Enhancing the Society’s Social Capital Accumulation

Doris Selvaratman, Madeline Berma, Nor Idris, Norlaila Bakar and Poo Tin
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Doris Selvaratman: School of Economics Faculty Economic and Business University Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 Bangi.
Madeline Berma: School of Economics Faculty Economic and Business University Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 Bangi.
Nor Idris: School of Economics Faculty Economic and Business University Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 Bangi.
Norlaila Bakar: School of Economics Faculty Economic and Business University Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 Bangi.
Poo Tin: School of Economics Faculty Economic and Business University Kebangsaan Malaysia 43600 Bangi.

Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia, 2008, vol. 42, 105-113

Abstract: There are various social ills plaguing the society today ( i.e. juvenile delinquency , crimes , murder , gangsterism , abandonment of the elderly , domestic violence , etc. ) . This can be attributed to various factors ranging from peer pressure , mental problems , poverty and marginalization and eroding moral values . In a society that has experienced a rapid economic growth and a steady increase in the income per capita , it is thus an alarming factor if there is an increase in social problems and an increase in government expenditure to curb this problem . Social capital through effective networking is seen as an avenue to enhance positive social values and contribute towards a harmonious society . This research investigates the social problems in society , the total expenditure incurred by the government to eradicate these problems , the wealth of the society and to finally identify the new types of social capital in society .

Keywords: Social capital; economic growth; goverment expenditure; income per capita; social problems (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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