VDM Mulaa, J: Social Capital and Education:The Case of BusiaDist

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Beschreibung

This book examines the interplay between education outcomes and social capital, a term that has come in vogue to describe a combination of forms of social organization, and social intercation, that enhance positive outcomes in society. The argument can be made that, as the term implies, social capital is a resource that is crucial to socitey's wellbeing, growth and development. Its presence or ansence in part expalainse why socities at similar levels of development, by conventinal measures, sometimes have varyig if not vastly different outcomes in many areas. Social capital is considered a crucial ingredient that influences the difference. The policy implication is obvious: pay equal attention to assisting socities develop positive elements within their stuctures.