A recent study of the impact of Wal-Mart stores in communities has negative implications. The study concluded that the presence of Wal-Mart depresses social capital stocks in local communities
* Communities with Wal-Mart stores had fewer non-profit groups and social capital-generating associations (such as churches, political organizations, and business groups) per capita than those that did not.
* Wal-Mart's presence depresses civic participation, namely voter participation
Yeah? And I just thought it was because of all the cheap and tacky teen clothing they've been selling lately.
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