The Missing Link: Using Social Capital to Alleviate Poverty
Tuesday, April 1, 2003
An increasing number of voices, including academics, policy makers, and members of the popular press, suggest that an intangible asset called “social capital” is the missing link between poverty and prosperity. Social capital refers to relations among individuals, organizations, communities, and other social units that result in tangible economic benefits such as jobs, and social capital’s advocates claim that these relationships or networks are key to providing greater economic opportunity for residents of impoverished communities.
Citation:
Brown-Graham, Anita R. The Missing Link: Using Social Capital to Alleviate Poverty. Popular Government, 68 (3): 32-41.
Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles
Topics - Local and State Government