Robert Putnam hatte 1995 mit seinem Aufsatz "Bowling Alone" und seiner umfassenden Studie gleichen Titels im Sommer 2000 für Furore gesorgt, in denen er einen Verlust der gesellschaftlichen Bindekräfte und den Niedergang des bürgerschaftlichen Engagements, kurz: ein Schwinden des...

This interdisciplinary book presents empirical evidence that social capital is an important building block in the reintegration processes, migration challenges and economic dynamism of the SEE communities. Such a conclusion opposes the common belief that (re)establishing social relations in a...

1. Social capital and regional development: an introduction / Hans Westlund and Johan P. Larsson -- 2. Social capital and networks in spatial economies / Börje Johansson -- Part I aspects of entrepreneurship -- 3. Local social entrepreneurship and social capital / Niels Bosma, Veronique...

India as a Diverse Society - The Development Pathways of South Asia -- Economic Growth and Structural Change: The Case of India -- On the Social Environment and Economic Growth in India -- Happiness and Social Capital in India -- What affects women’s happiness in India -- Happiness and...

Innovation, skills, entrepreneurship and social cohesion are key drivers of growth, and essential goals of effective economic development strategies. Each has a strong governance component, which requires real partnership between government, business and civil society. In this book, the OECD has...