New Approaches to the Dynamics, Measurement and Economic Implications of Ethnic Diversity

This study examines the measurement and econometric effects of ethnic diversity. It convincingly confronts theoretical considerations with (new) data and thereby provides a good mix of theory and empirics, making significant contributions to the current debates.

Autorentext

Philipp Kolo started his studies of economics in 2001 at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. After a year at the Université de Lausanne he received his diploma in 2006. After working three years in strategy consulting, the author started working on his dissertation in 2010 at the University of Göttingen. In 2012 he successfully received his doctor degree.

Inhalt

Contents: The Dynamics of Ethnicity Theoretical introduction into ethnic fragmentation s dynamics Drivers of Ethnic Fragmentation Empirical analysis of drivers for a changing ethnic fragmentation Measuring Ethnic Diversity New approach to develop a measure of ethnic diversity The Implications of Ethnic Diversity Empirical analysis contrasting measures of ethnic fragmentation and diversity.