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Social antagonism, identity-driven beliefs, and loss avoidance

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  • Puzon, Klarizze Anne Martin

    (Royal Holloway University of London; CERE - the Center for Environmental and Resource Economics)

  • Tacneng, Ruth

    (Universite de Limoges, France)

  • Barry, Thierno

    (Universite de Limoges, France)

Abstract

We use a lab-in-the-field experiment to study identity preferences, other-regarding beliefs, and conflict behavior among the Fulani and Malinke in Guinea, Sub-Saharan Africa. In a hawk-dove game, we explore the existence of out-group hostility and in-group cooperation compared to the baseline where pairs are uninformed of each other’s region of origin. We observe that ethnic identity, especially among the Malinke, encourages loss aversion in situations where negative earnings are possible. Identity-driven beliefs, i.e. expectations of others, lead to either reciprocity among homogeneous pairs or materialism in diverse pairs. Using complementary survey data, we also find that high out-group trust and less linguistic diversity are correlated with conflict avoidance.

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  • Puzon, Klarizze Anne Martin & Tacneng, Ruth & Barry, Thierno, 2024. "Social antagonism, identity-driven beliefs, and loss avoidance," CERE Working Papers 2024:1, CERE - the Center for Environmental and Resource Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:hhs:slucer:2024_001
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    Keywords

    Social identity; Experiment; Sub-Saharan Africa; Resource-rich economies;
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    JEL classification:

    • C93 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Field Experiments
    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development

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