Diversity, identity, and the indeterminacy of the size of nations

Herrmann‐Pillath, Carsten

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“…For an overview of the early literature, seeBolton, Roland, and Spolaore (1996); for an overview of the more recent literature, seeRuta (2005) andSpolaore (2010).3 For additional criticisms on the AS-framework, seeHerrmann-Pillath (2008) andRadax (2009).…”

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Regional (in)stability in Europe a quantitative model of state fragmentation

Vanschoonbeek

2020

Journal of Comparative Economics

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Despite a rich theoretical literature on regional (in)stability, little is known about its empirical validity. This paper presents simulated experimental findings on spatial heterogeneity in regional (in)stability accross 264 regions belonging to 26 European countries. To do so, it develops a broad model of state fragmentation that reconciles the views of the dominant strands in the literature. In order to apply the model, a novel indicator of regional political distinctiveness is proposed, rooted in the discrepancy between regional and national electoral behavior. Calibrating our model to the current European situation, we find that Cataluña, Flanders and the Basque country are the regions currently most likely to break away. In line with these results, governments in all three regions have consistently vocalized demands for increased autonomy-or even secession-in recent years. Denmark, Hungary and Slovenia show up as the most secession-robust European countries.

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Regional (in)stability in Europe a quantitative model of state fragmentation

Vanschoonbeek

2020

Journal of Comparative Economics

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“…Radax 2 For an overview of the early literature, see Bolton, Roland, and Spolaore (1996); for an overview of the more recent literature, see Ruta (2005) and Spolaore (2010). 3 For additional criticisms on the AS-framework, see Herrmann-Pillath (2008) and Radax (2009 A different strand of the literature focuses on the potentially destabilizing effects of inter-regional income and wealth distribution differentials. An influential paper by BR analyzes the incentives to secede from the viewpoint of political conflict over redistribution policies.…”

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Regional (In)Stability in Europe: A Quantitative Model of State Fragmentation

Vanschoonbeek

2016

SSRN Journal

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Despite a rich theoretical literature on regional (in)stability, little is known about its empirical validity. This paper presents simulated experimental findings on spatial heterogeneity in regional (in)stability accross 264 regions belonging to 26 European countries. To do so, it develops a broad model of state fragmentation that reconciles the views of the dominant strands in the literature. In order to apply the model, a novel indicator of regional political distinctiveness is proposed, rooted in the discrepancy between regional and national electoral behavior. Calibrating our model to the current European situation, we find that Cataluña, Flanders and the Basque country are the regions currently most likely to break away. In line with these results, governments in all three regions have consistently vocalized demands for increased autonomy -or even secession -in recent years. Denmark, Hungary and Slovenia show up as the most secession-robust European countries.

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Diversity Kompetenz und Diversity Management: Volkswirtschaftliche Grundlagen

Herrmann‐Pillath¹

2015

Handbuch Diversity Kompetenz: Perspektiven Und Anwendungsfelder

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Diversity, identity, and the indeterminacy of the size of nations

Abstract: Nation size, Endogenous preferences for public goods, Social and political identity, Economies of scale and scope of political organization, Social coordination through heterogeneity, H11, N40,

Cited by 7 publications

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Regional (in)stability in Europe a quantitative model of state fragmentation

Regional (in)stability in Europe a quantitative model of state fragmentation

Regional (In)Stability in Europe: A Quantitative Model of State Fragmentation

Diversity Kompetenz und Diversity Management: Volkswirtschaftliche Grundlagen

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