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Faster Internet displaces social capital in the UK

Andrea Geraci, Mattia Nardotto, Tommaso Reggiani, Fabio Sabatini 12 February 2022 Social capital, including networks and relationships, civic engagement, and trust, is central to a well-functioning society. This column examines the relationship between social capital and internet access in the UK. The findings show that following broadband take-up, civic and political engagement systematically declines with […]

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