The increasing incidence of ethnic conflicts, and the much-publicized consequences of
these conflicts, have attracted the interest of many researchers in the social sciences. Many …

We examine empirically the impact of ethnic divisions on conflict, by using a specification
based on Esteban and Ray (2011). That theory links conflict intensity to three indices of …

This paper analyzes the role that different indices and dimensions of ethnicity play in the
process of economic development. Firstly, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of …

The paper investigates the effects of ethnic diversity on economic performance and the risk
of violent conflict. Diversity has various detrimental microeconomic effects, tending to reduce …

Ethnic diversity An econamic analysis Ethnically differentiated societies are often regarded
as dysfunctional, with poor economic performance and a high risk of violent civil conflict. I …

For their empirical evaluation, several active research programs in economics and political
science require data on ethnic groups across countries.“Ethnic group,” however, is a …

We survey and assess the literature on the positive and negative effects of ethnic diversity
on economic policies and outcomes. Our focus is on communities of different size and …

We present a theory of ethnic conflict in which coalitions formed along ethnic lines compete
for the economy's resources. The role of ethnicity is to enforce coalition membership: in …

In most studies of the impact of ethnic diversity on economic growth, diversity is
hypothesized to affect growth through its effect on macroeconomic policies. This article …

The United States has frequently experienced outbursts of ethnic violence during its history,
but the historical evidence indicates that not all ethnic groups were equally likely to be …