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Horizontal inequalities, political environment, and civil conflict : evidence from 55 developing countries, 1986-2003

This paper investigates the relationship between horizontal inequalities, political environment, and civil war in developing countries. Based on national survey data from 55 countries it calculates welfare inequalities between ethnic, religious, and regional groups for each country using indicators such as household assets and educational levels.

Link http://www-wds.worldbank.…64258546&theSitePK=523679
Author Ostby, G.
Date 01-Apr-2007
Institute World Bank
Tags war, developing, inequality, welfare

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