scholarly journals Social Capital and Political Accountability

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tommaso Nannicini ◽  
Andrea Stella ◽  
Guido Tabellini ◽  
Ugo Troiano
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Simple Model ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Main Idea ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Political Accountability ◽  
Personal Interest ◽  
Members Of Parliament ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
Economic Well Being

We investigate a channel through which social capital may improve economic well-being and the functioning of institutions: political accountability. The main idea is that voters who share values and beliefs that foster cooperation are more likely to vote based on criteria of social welfare rather than narrow personal interest. We frame this intuition into a simple model of political agency and take it to the data using information on the criminal prosecutions and absenteeism rates of Italian members of Parliament. Empirical evidence shows that the electoral punishment of these misbehaviors is considerably larger in districts with higher social capital. (JEL D72, I31, Z13)

Factors of subjective household economic well-being in transition countries

2019 ◽  
Vol 39 (9/10) ◽  
pp. 695-718
Author(s):  
Daria Salnikova
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Welfare Policy ◽  
Substitution Effect ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Transition Countries ◽  
Formal Institutions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Safety Nets ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Economic Well Being

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship between social capital and subjective ranking of household economic well-being in transition countries. The current study tests whether the performance of formal institutions moderates this link. Design/methodology/approach The analyses are based on the data from the second wave of the Life in Transition Survey. The measures “generosity of welfare policy (social safety nets)” and “ability of formal institutions to control inflation” were provided by the Bertelsmann Transformation Index Project. The study uses four measures of social capital: trust in family, trust in friends and acquaintances, trust in most people and the number of support sources. To test the hypotheses, the study employs mixed-effects regression models. Findings The study indicates a significant positive effect of social capital on subjective household well-being. Formal institutions do not have a significant effect on subjective ranking of household well-being. The evidence on institutions as moderators rejects the substitution effect between formal institutions and social capital. Higher generosity of welfare policy institutions and higher ability of formal institutions to control inflation strengthen the positive effect of particular trust (trust in family and trust in friends and acquaintances) on subjective ranking on the ladder of social standing (subjective ranking of household well-being), which is in line with the “crowding in” theory. Originality/value The paper adds on the limited research on transition countries. The paper contributes to the discussion on “crowding in” and “crowding out” effects of formal institutions on social capital.

scholarly journals Access to Social Capital

1995 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 609-631 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOHANNE BOISJOLY ◽  
GREG J. DUNCAN ◽  
SANDRA HOFFERTH
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Longitudinal Survey ◽  
Geographic Mobility ◽  
Income Dynamics ◽  
Trade Off ◽  
Family Ties ◽  
Perceived Access ◽  
Economic Well Being

Defining social capital as perceived access to time and money help from friends and family, this article examines (a) the stock of social capital to which families have access, (b) the trade-off between access to money and time help, and (c) the association between perceived access to time and money help and conventional measures of family economic well-being. Data come from the 1980 wave of the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, an ongoing longitudinal survey of U.S. households. More than 9 out of 10 families reported access to social capital. Some evidence for isolation from social capital among families with a less-educated or older head was found. Surprisingly, families in very poor neighborhoods reported more access to social capital, primarily in friend-based networks. Finally, geographic mobility leads to increased social isolation, because it reduces family ties.

scholarly journals Social Capital and Economic Well-Being in Germany's Regions: An Exploratory Spatial Analysis

REGION ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Botzen
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Spatial Models ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spatial Data Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regional Economic ◽  
Civic Associations ◽  
Units Of Analysis ◽  
Economic Well Being

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p><span>This article explores social capital in Germany in line with Putnam’s claim that social capital benefits regional economic well-being. In particular, this macro-level study examines whether the number of civic associations, as a measure of a vibrant civil society, is related to higher GDP. Since this study uses spatial data on civic associations and official statistics concerning the German NUTS-3 regions, different spatial matrices model interdependencies among the dependent units of analysis. Exploratory spatial data analysis illustrates spatial patterns between districts as well as each variable’s radius of influence. Cross-sectional spatial models help examine social capital’s effect on regional economic well-being. Results of these analyses are two-fold: first, the geographical scope of social capital is locally concentrated, whereas the sphere of economic well-being encloses a wider area. Second, social capital correlates positively with economic well-being in Germany’s many regions.</span></p></div></div></div>

scholarly journals The impacts of social capital on rural household’s income: empirical evidence from rural Vietnam

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
General Trust ◽  
Spiritual Well Being

This study empirically examines how social capital a൵ects household income in rural Vietnam using the VARHS 2012-2014 surveys. We operationalized four forms of social capital, which are formal social networks, informal social networks, government connection, and general trust. We illustrate that social capital is abundant and has positive impacts on household income in rural Vietnam. Among many dimensions of social capital, political and governmental connectivity is fundamentally essential for improving household income. Approaching governmental organizations through the friend network is much more e൵ective than the relative network or family member network. This study provides evidence that informal network is also important. Connecting to the community through the participation of wedding ceremonies increases spiritual well-being and works as a type of social capital to increase household income. Surprisingly, we ¿nd no positive impact of general trust and other massive organizations, which

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN MODAL SOSIAL DENGAN KESEJAHTERAAN EKONOMI KELUARGA DI DAERAH PERDESAAN JAMBI

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suandi
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Economic Well Being

Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis pengaruh modal sosial terhadap kesejahteraan ekonomi keluarga di daerah perdesaan Kabupaten Kerinci. Desain penelitian adalah cross sectional. Penelitian dilakukan di Kabupaten Kerinci dengan memilih dua kecamatan, yaitu: Kecamatan Keliling Danau, dan Kecamatan Batang Merangin. Waktu penelitian secara keseluruhan dilakukan dari bulan Juni sampai dengan bulan Nopember 2012. Sampel penelitian sebanyak 132 keluarga atau 10 persen dari populasi (1.316 keluarga) yang diambil secara berturut-turut dengan cara cluster, purposive, dan simple random sampling. Variabel penelitian: (1) kesejahteraan ekonomi keluarga (kesejahteraan objektif, dan kesejahteraan subjektif, dan (2) Modal sosial (asosiasi lokal dan karakter masyarakat). Analisis data menggunakan model Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) melalui program LISREL. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modal sosial (asosiasi lokal dan karakter masyarakat) responden tergolong kuat. Mengacu kepada alokasi pengeluaran, tingkat ekonomi petani di daerah penelitian tergolong relatif kaya dengan distribusi keluarga yang tergolong pada kelompok sejahtera mencapai 78,8 persen, sedangkan kelompok miskin hanya 21,2 persen. Modal sosial (asosiasi lokal dan karakter masyarakat) baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung berpengaruh positif sangat nyata terhadap kesejahteraan ekonomi keluarga.The objectives of this study is to analyze the effect of social capital on family economic well-being in rural areas of Kerinci regency. The research design is cross sectional and was carried out in Batang Merangin and Keliling Danau districts from June to Nopember 2012. Variables used are social capital (local associations and community character), and family economic well-being both objective and subjective economic well-being. 132 household samples are chosen using cluster, purposive and random sampling methods. Data were collected using survay, indepth interview, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Descriptive, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) models were used for data analyzed. The results show that social capital (local associations and community character) contained in the study area as strong. Referring to the allocation of family expenditure, the economic level of family in the study area are relatively wealthy families with distributions belonging to the prosperous group reached 78.8 percent, while only the poor families as much as 21.2 percent. Social capital (local associations and community character) both directly and indirectly has a significant effect on family economic well-being.

Digital access through smartphones and well-being of BoP women: insights from a field study in India

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rishikesan Parthiban ◽  
Saravana Jaikumar ◽  
Jayanta Basak ◽  
Somprakash Bandyopadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Base Of The Pyramid ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intent ◽  
Structural Social Capital ◽  
Economic Well Being

PurposeThe authors study the effect of access to smartphones on the socio-economic well-being in the case of rural base of the pyramid (BoP) women. While smartphone access may have its benefits, the paper suggests augmenting access with a sociotechnical intermediary (STI) that facilitates training and online community building to enhance the well-being outcomes.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a survey from three groups of women from rural West Bengal (India) – (1) who do not own smartphones, (2) who have their own smartphones and (3) who receive smartphones and STI support (over two years). The authors evaluate the effect of access to smartphones and STI support on social well-being (including structural social capital and empowerment) and economic well-being (including entrepreneurial intent and subjective economic well-being).FindingsThe analysis results suggest a high relationship between smartphone ownership and higher structural social capital, empowerment (in terms of freedom of movement) and entrepreneurial intent. The authors further find these effects to be enhanced amongst women who received smartphones and support from STI.Originality/valueThe authors attribute this enhanced well-being amongst women with smartphones and STI support to peer-learning and cultivation of virtual role models facilitated by the STI through creation of intra-community online groups. The results have significant policy implications for socio-economic well-being of rural BoP women.

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