The concept of social capital has gained importance within economic studies only until the present decade. This article analyses the origin and evolution of the concept of social capital, it also establishes its connection with the economic growth of nations basically through two ways: that...

The goal of the article is to highlight the importance of institutions, organizations and social capital within the growth process, either as efficiency or inefficiency promoters. This is particularly valid for underdeveloped countries which are characterized by an inefficient institutional...

This article presents an approach to the institutions and regulations derived from the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol. It is analyzed the performance of emission reductions markets during its three years of operations, mainly the instability of prices in European markets and their relationships...