Knowledge networks and strong tie creation: the role of relative network position

Abstract The proximity literature usually treats in terms of common attributes shared by agents, disregarding the relative position an actor inside network. This paper discusses importance such dimension proximity, labelled as in-network and proposes empirical measurement for it, assessing its impact (jointly with other dimensions proximity) on creation strong knowledge network ties ICT region Trentino. findings show that actors higher are more attractive both central peripheral ones, which is further strengthening their within In detail, centrally positioned repeat collaboration network, gather ‘reputation’, signalling they will possess needed resources. Relatively actors, either new or not so active seek relatively order to tap resources do acquire.