In this paper, we present evidence from quantitative research over the last decade on how the social capital of individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand is associated with birthplace and, for migrants, years since migration. We also consider the effects of spatial sorting and ethnic diversity on...

We model a rent-seeking contest among two "identity ideologues", differentially located along a uni-dimensional identity continuum, and a "mercenary", who can choose any location in-between. The contest jointly awards an identity-relevant good ("religion") and an identity-irrelevant good...

1. Introduction / Amita Shah and Jharna Pathak -- 2. Poverty and livelihood among tribals : status, opportunities and strategies / Amita Shah and Sajitha O.G. -- 3. Employment and income generation amond the tribal population : some critical issues / Indira Hirway -- 4. Schooling of tribal...

The research literature suggests that in the early twentieth century ethnic groups tended to concentrate their entrepreneurial activities in distinct trades based on their ethnic history and traditions.The highest concentration of these entrepreneurial ethnic groups appeared in areas where large...