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Ethnic diversity and human capital development in India: A disaggregated analysis at the state and district levels

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  • Sefa Awaworyi Churchill
  • Yeti Nisha Madhoo
  • Shyam Nath

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This study contributes to the development literature by providing a new perspective on understanding factors that influence human capital development in India. We examine the effects of ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity on various measures of human capital at the state and district levels. Based on indices of ethnic diversity calculated for 30 Indian States and 557 districts, we examine the direct effects of ethnic diversity on indicators such as infant mortality, education and health. Our findings suggest that, on average, ethnic diversity contributes to some elements of development. Specifically, we find evidence to support development-enhancing effects of diversity on education and health.

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  • Sefa Awaworyi Churchill & Yeti Nisha Madhoo & Shyam Nath, 2020. "Ethnic diversity and human capital development in India: A disaggregated analysis at the state and district levels," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 52(5), pages 506-518, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:52:y:2020:i:5:p:506-518
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2019.1646880
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    1. Anicia Jaegler, 2022. "How to Measure Inclusion in Higher Education: An Inclusive Rating," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(14), pages 1-11, July.

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