The Perils of Buying Social Capital Locally
Publication Date
8-1-2015
Abstract
Among the arguments put forward by proponents of buying local is that it facilitates the accumulation of social capital. However, some research has suggested that social capital may not always confer economic benefits. This paper explores potential problematic aspects of social capital, especially as they pertain to the buy local movement.
Document Type
Article
Keywords
Buy Local, Social Capital, Trust
DOI
10.2139/ssrn.2638073
Source
SMU Cox: Other (Topic)
Language
English
