@article{PAR00024775,
  title = {{H}yper-elite network building in {M}adagascar : amplification or compensatory strategy ?},
  author = {{R}ua, {L}. and {R}azafindrakoto, {M}ireille and {R}oubaud, {F}ran{\c{c}}ois},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{R}esearch has proved that social networks are unevenly distributed. {Q}ualitative and theoretical work on elite networks raises the question: do they amplify or compensate for inequalities in the powerful other resources? {W}e test these hypotheses using a unique dataset of hyper-elites in {M}adagascar. {W}e identify three network dimensions: extent, quality and effectiveness. {W}e find that elite groups disadvantaged in terms of social position are generally disadvantaged in terms of social networks. {I}n particular, the caste system is still key to network building at the top. {H}omophily is the dominant bonding dynamic among elites. {H}owever, some compensatory mechanisms are in play. {S}ocially disadvantaged elites tend to make more use of their networks. {T}hey also have more upwardly heterophilous potential and mobilized networks. {T}he predominance of the elite network's amplifying role explains the prevalence of the elite reproduction dynamic. {N}ewcomers, who represent a minority, are excluded from the highest decision-making bodies.},
  keywords = {{A}frica ; social network ; elite ; statistics ; interest groups ; social ; interactions ; inequality ; {MADAGASCAR}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{S}ocio-{E}conomic {R}eview},
  volume = {[{E}arly access]},
  numero = {},
  pages = {},
  ISSN = {1475-1461},
  year = {2022},
  DOI = {10.1093/ser/mwac045},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/{PAR}00024775},
}