Putnam, Robert (2001). "Social Capital: Measurement and Consequences". ISUMA (spring): 41–51.

Robert Putnam's "Social Capital: Measurement and Consequences" examines the idea of social capital, which refers to the resources and benefits that individuals and groups can obtain through their social networks and relationships. Putnam argues that social capital can have significant positive effects on a variety of outcomes, including economic development, civic engagement, and individual well-being, but that it can also be difficult to measure and cultivate.