The Political Economy of Heterogeneity and Conflict

Arbeitspapier

In this paper we present a conceptual framework linking cultural heterogeneity to inter-group conflict. When conflict is about control of public goods, more heterogeneous groups are expected to fight more with each other. In contrast, when conflict is about rival goods, more similar groups are more likely to engage in war with each other. We formalize these ideas within an analytical model and discuss recent empirical studies that are consistent with the model's implications.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: CESifo Working Paper ; No. 6258

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
• Subject: rival goods ; public goods ; war ; conflict ; heterogeneity ; cultural distance

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Spolaore, Enrico ; Wacziarg, Romain
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo)
• (where): Munich
• (when): 2016

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/149345
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:43 AM CET