GOVT-777 Ethnic Politics in Comparative Perspective (3)

This seminar examines instrumental, social, psychological, and structural explanations for ethnic identity salience. It also studies the consequences of ethnic fractionalization and polarization for economic outcomes, voting behavior, and conflict. Finally, it considers solutions for ethnically divided societies, such as majoritarian vs. proportional representation electoral institutions, quota-based representation, desegregation, direct and indirect intergroup contact, and stronger class or national identities. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: PhD program. Note: Prior coursework in statistics, causal inference, or quantitative research methods recommended.