Homophily, Social Capital, and Social Trust

Ruben Enikolopov and Maria Petrova

EconPol Forum, 2025, vol. 26, issue 04, 33-35

Abstract: Key Messages:High level of homophily in online social networks may result in erosion of local social capitalFriendship recommendation algorithms play an important role in determining the level of homophilyInsufficient attention is paid to friendship recommendation algorithms compared to the algorithms that form the news feed

Date: 2025
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