Theorists and policy analysts have convincingly argued that greater trust makes a more efficient society by eliminating … trust-building contract device: satisfaction guaranteed. We find that satisfaction guaranteed indeed builds trust and … it is fully voluntary, but the guarantee only elicits the trust of buyers when it has legal backing …

reciprocity, altruism, and trust from 80,000 individuals in 76 countries. The data reveal substantial heterogeneity in preferences …

political participation. We also show that strong family ties appear to be a substitute for generalized trust, rather than a … complement to it. These three constructs-civic engagement, political participation, and trust- are part of what is known as …

model is that individuals in low trust countries want more government intervention even though the government is corrupt. We … government's role, as well as on changes in beliefs and in trust during the transition from socialism …

integration among European regions. We find regions, where the level of confidence and trust is high, are more financially …