I’m writing a project that deals with the effects of trust in society. I’m wondering about the economic angle. What is the role of trust in an economy? Is there any good literature on this subject?
Here is a popular article that cites some literature on the role of trust in a market economy:
http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2011/03/top-economists-trust-is-necessary-for-a-stable-economy-but-trust-wont-be-restored-until-we-prosecute-wall-street-fraud.html
Thank you that was a great link.