Az etnikai kapcsolati tőke szerepe a kárpátaljai magyar vállalkozások működésében a Beregszászi járás példáján

The research examines the role of formal and informal ethnic social capital in the economic life of Hungarian businesses operating in Transcarpathia. The results of the current investigation are based on a qualitative research carried out with Hungarian entrepreneurs of Beregszász district—where a significant number of Hungarian companies operate—with the representatives of local socio-economic organizations, and with relevant experts. Based on the results of the research, I conclude that informal relationships are essential in the operation of the examined enterprises, but these relationships are not necessarily organized on a linguistic-ethnic basis. However, the role of formal ethnic relations has increased in recent years due to the extensive financial support provided by Hungary. The results of the research also reveal that the main issue of the examined enterprises—besides the lack of financial capital and the business disadvantages stemming from the “forced” nature of the enterprises—is the lack of social capital.