Abstract Social networks amplify inequalities by fundamental mechanisms of social tie formation such as homophily and triadic closure. These forces sharpen segregation, which is reflected in fragmented network structure. Geographical impediments distance physical or administrative boundaries also reinforce segregation. Yet, less known about the joint relationships between structure, urban geogr...

Purpose The place of festivals in national economic development has received increased attention from researchers globally. However, there appears to be a relatively small and disparate literature on the subject especially within Ghanaian context. study seeks contribute global recognition as developmental tools thus presents effects festival tourism socio-economic capital people Kwahu tradition...

Some epistemologists hold that exploration and elaboration of the nature of luck will allow us to better understand knowledge. I argue this is a mistake.

The aim of this paper is to analyze the effects of intermunicipal cooperation and privatization on the delivery costs of urban solid waste services. The results of our empirical analysis, which we conducted among a sample of very small municipalities, indicate that small towns that cooperate incur lower costs for their waste collection service. Cooperation also raises collection frequency and i...