Markus Freitag|Marc Bühlmann
Crafting Trust
University of Konstanz
article authors evaluate origins generalized trust addition examining individuallevel determinants analytic focus politicalinstitutional context contrast analyses date authors conduct hierarchical analyses world values surveys 19951997 19992001 simultaneously test differences among respondents 58 countries variations levels trust countries different institutional configurations addition authors extend institutional theory trust introducing powersharing quality institutionsa rather neglected institutional dimension hitherto regard important contextual factors authors find countries whose authorities seen incorruptible whose institutions welfare state reduce income disparities whose political interests represented manner proportional weight citizens likely place trust one another