Why trust matters : an economist's guide to the ties that bind us /

"Have economists neglected trust? The economy is fundamentally a network of relationships built on mutual expectations. More than that, trust is the glue that holds civilization together. Every time we interact with another person-to make a purchase, work on a project, or share a living space-w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ho, Benjamin Tze Ern (Author)
Format: Licensed eBooks
Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press [2021]
Online Access:https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.7312/ho--18960
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Table of Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. Economics of Trust
  • 2. The History of Trust
  • 3. Trust in the Modern Economy
  • 4. Trusting Institutions with Expertise
  • 5. Trusting One Another
  • 6. Conclusion
  • Detailed Contents
  • Notes
  • Index