We build a model of conflict in which two groups contest a resource and must decide on the optimal allocation of labor … involved in the conflict by transferring financial resources to its origin country. We find that the diaspora influences the … conflict equilibrium, the two groups of residents prefer to negotiate a peaceful settlement if there exists a sharing rule that …

This paper studies the joint effect of fractionalization and inequality on the size of government. Within a political … fractionalization and group antagonism reduce the support for redistribution. Whereas within group inequality increases support for …

We study the extent to which migrant inflows to the United States affect the political polarization of campaign donors … polarization measures based on ideology data derived from 16 million campaign finance contributors, our results show that migrant … inflows causally increase the polarization of both campaign donations and leading political candidates. Our estimates hold …

- affects the polarization of the legislature and policy implementation. Using data on electoral and legislative outcomes for US …

We study the extent to which migrant inflows to the United States affect the political polarization of campaign donors … polarization measures based on ideology data derived from 16 million campaign finance contributors, our results show that migrant … inflows causally increase the polarization of both campaign donations and leading political candidates. Our estimates hold …

, ideology, ethnicity, and gender. Exposure to these ads made individuals less likely to change their initial voting intentions …