This book represents an attempt to transcend the artificial boundaries between neoclassical economics and the other social sciences. Restoring the synergy between the social sciences offers new opportunities for studying contemporary processes in society and the economy. The monograph introduces the concept of social capital. Social capital is both social and capital. It determines economic development. Social capital is among the key determinants of the transition in Central and Eastern Europe. The concept defines a new role for international economic organizations and the political elite. The book is aimed at readers for whom neoclassical economics has exhausted its potential. It can be a useful tool for teaching students of economics and the social sciences. Professors, researchers, and scholars in economics, sociology, political science, and international relations will find this monograph an engaging read.