In this paper we examine the link between ethnic and religious polariza- tion and conflict using interpersonal distances for ethnic and religious attitudes obtained from the World Values Survey. We use the Duclos et al (2004) polar- ization index. We measure conflict by means on an index of...

In this paper we study a behavioral model of conflict that provides a basis for choosing certain indices of dispersion as indicators for conflict. We show that the (equilibrium) level of conflict can be expressed as an (approximate) linear function of the Gini coefficient, the...

Two players with conflicting interests make investments and then decide whether to trigger a conflict or maintain peace. In case of conflict, these investments determine the players’ fighting strength and hence their payoffs. In case of peace, preexisting common political institutions...

Two players with conflicting interests make investments and then decide whether to trigger a conflict or maintain peace. In case of conflict, these investments determine the players’ fighting strength and hence their payoffs. In case of peace, preexisting common political institutions...