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Although the notion of social capital was created by [[Bourdieu, Pierre|Pierre Bourdieu]], the theory was largely promoted through the works of the American political scientist Robert David Putnam.  Social capital refers to the social institutions, [[values]], customs, interactions, and relationships that construct a ‘social unit’. When devising policies for economic and social development, decision-makers pay great attention to this concept as it is believed that a society can only prosper through [[Sustainability|sustainable]] social cohesion; in other words, our social ties form a vital element of the social fabric of our community.   
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Although the notion of social capital was created by Pierre Bourdieu, the theory was largely promoted through the works of the American political scientist Robert David Putnam.  Social capital refers to the social institutions, [[values]], customs, interactions, and relationships that construct a ‘social unit’. When devising policies for economic and social development, decision-makers pay great attention to this concept as it is believed that a society can only prosper through sustainable social cohesion; in other words, our social ties form a vital element of the social fabric of our community.   
  
 
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== External links and references ==
 
* [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-opinion/caste-as-social-capital/article4721857.ece Caste as Social Capital]
 
* [http://www.socialcapitalresearch.com Social Capital Research]
 
* [http://www.makingisconnecting.org/gauntlett2011-extract-sc.pdf Three approaches to social capital (Pierre Bourdieu)]
 

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