This paper uses formal modeling and simulation to develop a more robust theory of how entrepreneurs gain access to human capital resources through their strong and weak social network ties. Whereas prior work focuses on the informational context in which an endeavor operates (i.e., is it risky or uncertain), the models developed in this paper introduce untested assumptions implicit in prior work regarding strong tie superiority, the effects of social media, and human capital heterogeneity. Through a series of simulation analyses, the paper explores a broad range of values for these alternative assumptions and identifies the conditions under which strong and weak ties are the most likely source of human capital for entrepreneurial endeavors.

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通过社交网络获取创业活动的人力资本资源：强关系优势、社交媒体和异质人力资本的影响

本文使用形式化建模和模拟来开发一个更稳健的理论，说明企业家如何通过强弱社交网络关系获得人力资本资源。虽然之前的工作关注的是一项努力运作的信息背景（即，它是否有风险或不确定），但本文开发的模型引入了先前工作中隐含的未经检验的假设，涉及强关系优势、社交媒体的影响和人力资本异质性。通过一系列模拟分析，本文探索了这些替代假设的广泛价值，并确定了强关系和弱关系最有可能成为创业活动人力资本来源的条件。