The role of trust and social capital in economic decisions and outcomes

in
Luigi Guiso
EUI Florence
Term: 
winter 2009
Time: 
01 February 2010, 9:30-18:00
Venue: 
DIW Berlin (Ferdinand-Friedensburg-Raum)

This DIW-Masterclass reviews a recent trend of literature on trust and social capital and their role in shaping financial decisions and economic outcomes. It covers among others:

  • Trust, social capital and social interactions: what they are and why they matter
  • Measuring trust and social capital
  • The Effect of Trust and Social Capital on Finance and Trade
  • The origin of trust and social capital

Credits: 
1.5
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