Authors:Cathleen Johnson
This working paper discusses the concept of social capital, its sources, and its consequences. It presents a model of social capital formation, and outlines the potential sources, consequences, and development of the social capital in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia during the Community Employment Innovation Project (CEIP).
Published: January 2003
Capability: Experimentation
Policy Area: Community Capacity, Employment - Employment Programs
Population: Low-income Populations - Low-skilled Workers - Social Assistance Recipients - Women - Communities and Families - EI Recipients
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