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Ethnic polarization orderings and indices

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  • Satya Chakravarty
  • Bhargav Maharaj

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  • Satya Chakravarty & Bhargav Maharaj, 2012. "Ethnic polarization orderings and indices," Journal of Economic Interaction and Coordination, Springer;Society for Economic Science with Heterogeneous Interacting Agents, vol. 7(1), pages 99-123, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jeicoo:v:7:y:2012:i:1:p:99-123
    DOI: 10.1007/s11403-011-0084-z
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    Keywords

    Ethnic polarization; Orderings; RQ index; Generalization; Characterization; C43; D63; D74;
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    JEL classification:

    • C43 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Index Numbers and Aggregation
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions

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