How do changes in socio-economic inequality between ethnic groups affect interethnic ties in a divided society? I analyse the evolution of cross-ethnic marriages in a society affected by violence along ethnic boundaries and make three principal findings. First, as inequality between ethnic...

Diese Studie zu Prozessen und Erscheinungsformen von Desintegration und Potenzialen der sozialen Kohäsion in Berlin behandelt die Themenbereiche Einkommenspolarisierung, Armutsentwicklung, Migration, sozialräumliche Segregation und politisches Vertrauen.Dabei zeigt sich, dass die...

Norway is often referred to as the prime example of a country that has achieved high growth and low income inequality despite its vast natural resources. This contrasts sharply with many other resource abundant countries, which raises the questions why Norway has succeeded while many other...