Social capital and economic development : well being in developing countries pt. 1. The history and scope of the concept of social capital in development economics pt. 2. Empirical and experimental evidence on social capital and well being pt. 3. Investing in social capital in the field The chapters in this volume explore the challenges and opportunities raised by this concept for researchers practitioners and teachers. Social Capital and Economic Development is based upon a consistent policy based vision of how social capital affects well being in developing countries