Results for tag: "Economic Sociology"

Economic sociology is a field of sociology that studies the social causes and consequences of economic activity. It focuses on the social relationships and institutions that shape economic behavior, and the ways in which economic behavior shapes social life. It examines the role of economic forces in the formation of social networks, the emergence of markets, and the development of economic systems. It also looks at the impact of economic activity on social structures, such as class, gender, and race. Economic sociology is closely related to other fields of sociology, such as political sociology, economic anthropology, and economic history. It is also related to economics, particularly in its focus on the social aspects of economic activity. Some companies in the economic sociology market include the American Sociological Association, the International Sociological Association, the European Sociological Association, the International Institute of Social and Economic Research, and the Institute for Social and Economic Research. Show Less Read more