2009

20 January 2009

60 – Revisiting the economy by taking into account the different dimensions of well-being

Abstract In standard economic models benevolent governments are the unique actors in charge to tackle the problem of reconciling individual with social wellbeing in presence of […]
19 January 2009

59 – The fragility of social capital∗

Abstract This paper addresses two hot topics of the contemporary debate, social capital and economic growth. Our theoretical analysis sheds light on decisive but so far […]
18 January 2009

58 – Does social capital create trust? Evidence from a community of entrepreneurs

Abstract Which kind of social capital fosters the diffusion of development-oriented trust? This paper carries out an empirical investigation into the causal relationships connecting four types […]