In the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
✓ Correct answer: d) The level of mutual trust and harmony in the society
ExplanationAccording to OECD the term social capital can be defined as “networks together with shared norms, values and understandings that facilitate co-operation within or among groups”.It consists of trust, mutual understanding, shared values and behaviour that bind together the members of a community and make cooperative action possible.Such interaction enables people to build communities, to commit themselves to each other, and to knit the social fabric.The proportion of literates in the population and the size of population in the working age group can be the examples of human capital.The stock of its buildings, other infrastructure and machines is the example of physical capital.15
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