A Generalized Index of Fractionalization
A Generalized Index of Fractionalization
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9726344 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Walter Bossert (0000-0002-4297-7640, Université de Montréal), Conchita D''Ambrosio (0000-0002-8469-6126, German Institute for Economic Research), Conchita D'Ambrosio, Eliana La Ferrara (Bocconi University) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 78 |
| Issue | 312 |
| Pages | 723-750 |
| Publication date | 2011-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Economica (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0013-0427 • E-ISSN: 1468-0335 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1468-0335.2010.00844.x |
| OpenAlex | W2150206497 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 26 |
| References cited | 40 |
This paper characterizes an index that is informationally richer than the commonly used ethno-linguistic fractionalization (ELF) index. Our measure of fractionalization takes as a primitive the individuals, as opposed to ethnic groups, and uses information on the similarities among them. Compared to existing indices, our measure does not require that individuals are pre-assigned to exogenously determined categories or groups. We provide an empirical illustration of how our index can be operationalized and what difference it makes as compared to the standard ELF index. This application pertains to the pattern of fractionalization in the USA
Data mining · Econometrics · Economics · Epistemology · Ethnic group · Fractionalization · Index (typography) · Measure (data warehouse) · Operationalization · Sociology · Anthropology · Computer Science · Culture, Economy, and Development Studies · Multilingual Education and Policy · Social and Cultural Dynamics
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| Unique citing works | 26 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,63 |
| Citation span | 2010 - 2024 (15) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 24 |