social capital

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, social capital has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Mick Unplugged Podcast (Dec 2025).

Social capital is a concept used in sociology and economics to define networks of relationships which are productive towards advancing the goals of individuals and groups. It involves the effective functioning of social groups through interpersonal relationships, a shared sense of identity, a shared understanding, shared norms, shared values, trust, cooperation, and reciprocity. Some have described it as a form of capital that produces public goods for a common purpose, although this does not al