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Are Ethnically Diverse Communities “Bad” Communities? An Empirical Study on Social Capital Formation in Northern Vietnam

Saint-Macary, Camille (2012-08), Are Ethnically Diverse Communities “Bad” Communities? An Empirical Study on Social Capital Formation in Northern Vietnam, 28th international conference of agricultural economists : "The Global Bio-Economy", 2012-08, Foz Do Iguaçu, Brésil

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Communication / Conférence
Date
2012-08
Conference title
28th international conference of agricultural economists : "The Global Bio-Economy"
Conference date
2012-08
Conference city
Foz Do Iguaçu
Conference country
Brésil
Pages
44
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Author(s)
Saint-Macary, Camille
Laboratoire d'Economie de Dauphine [LEDa]
Abstract (EN)
Using data from rural communities in which ethnic heterogeneity was induced within through involuntary resettlements policies in the 1960s, we estimate the exogenous effect of ethnic heterogeneity on individual participation in local organizations and households’ social network capital. The effect on participation depends on organizations’ political nature and the public nature of managed goods. We find no direct impact on social network capital but an indirect effect through interactions with identity and participation. Results do not confirm theoretical predictions of a negative relationship but show that ethnic heterogeneity can encourage bridging connections, and, as such, fosters innovation and economic development.
Subjects / Keywords
Economic development; ethnic heterogeneity; resettlements policies
JEL
O12 - Microeconomic Analyses of Economic Development
O53 - Asia including Middle East
O15 - Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration