Which of the Following Is True Regarding Social Capital in the United

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding social capital in the United States today?

• A) Social capital is increasing.
• B) Social capital is decreasing.
• C) Social capital is relatively the same as it was 30 years ago.
• D) Social capital data are not available to sociologists.

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