The role of social capital within local business networks, in a low-trust transitional environment

Ivy, Julia and McKeever, Edward and Perényi, Áron (2018) The role of social capital within local business networks, in a low-trust transitional environment. In: 78th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2018, 2018-08-10 - 2018-08-14.

Abstract

This paper examines the value of social capital in low-trust transitional economy environments. Findings from the Belarus and the Ukraine show that entrepreneurs find their local networks useful. Joining the right networks with the right people for the rights reasons is perceived to be a source for venture support.