In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?

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  1. The proportion of literature in the population
  2. The stock of its buildings, other infrastructure and machines
  3. The size of population in the working age group
  4. The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society

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Option 4 : The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society
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The Correct Answer is Option 4 i.e The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society.

  • The stock of its buildings, other infrastructure, and machines implies a physical capital.
  • Social capital is the values, beliefs, and attitudes that govern the nature of social interactions.
  • social capital refers to connections among individuals – social networks and the norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness that arise from them i.e the level of mutual trust and harmony in the society.

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