previously been (i) in conflict with one another, (ii) in conflict with a different group, or (iii) not previously exposed to … conflict. We model conflict using an inter-group Tullock contest, and measure its effects upon cooperation using a multi …-level public good game. We demonstrate that conflict increases cooperation within groups, while decreasing cooperation between …

previously been (i) in conflict with one another, (ii) in conflict with a different group, or (iii) not previously exposed to … conflict. We model conflict using an inter-group Tullock contest, and measure its effects upon cooperation using a multi …-level public good game. We demonstrate that conflict increases cooperation within groups, while decreasing cooperation between …

. Little is known about the causal effect of social identity on the propensity to engage in group conflict. In this paper we … that induced social identity does increase group closeness but does not increase conflict investments …

Many situations in the social and economic life are characterized by rivalry and conflict between two or more competing … experiment that investigates the impact of political institutions within groups on the development of conflict between groups. We … find that relative to the case in which group members can decide individually on their level of conflict engagement …

We study the role of inter-group differences in the emergence of conflict. In our setting, two groups compete for the …, that the opposition can either accept, or reject and wage conflict. Expropriating a large share of resources increases … of conflict. In equilibrium, allocations are non-monotonic in the cost of mobility. Moreover, limited commitment with …

We study the role of inter-group differences in the emergence of conflict. In our setting, two groups compete for the …, that the opposition can either accept, or reject and wage conflict. Expropriating a large share of resources increases … of conflict. In equilibrium, allocations are non-monotonic in the cost of mobility. Moreover, limited commitment with …

This paper analyzes the ability of group members to cooperate in rent-seeking in a context of between-group competition …

partly spills over into the next period, by affecting relative conflict efficiency. Our model generates non …-monotone evolution of both conflict and distribution. Results suggest that external interventions, when effective in reducing current … conflict and protecting weaker groups, may end up sowing the seeds of greater future conflict. …

loses at the expense of the relatively strong group. -- conflict ; incentives ; group-size paradox …