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A study on the RQ index of ethnic polarization

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  • Satya R. Chakravarty

    (Indian Statistical Institute)

  • Bhargav Maharaj

    (Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur, India)

Abstract

An ethnic polarization index is a summary statistic of ethnic diversity in a population. Montalvo and Reynal-Querol (2005,2008) suggested an index of ethnic polarization, the RQ index, and discussed its properties in detail. In this paper we develop some axiomatic characterizations of the RQ index using axioms taken mostly from the earlier literature. A generalized form of the RQ index is also characterized. Finally, we develop an ethnic polarization ordering for ranking alternative ethnic profiles unambiguously.

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  • Satya R. Chakravarty & Bhargav Maharaj, 2009. "A study on the RQ index of ethnic polarization," Working Papers 134, ECINEQ, Society for the Study of Economic Inequality.
  • Handle: RePEc:inq:inqwps:ecineq2009-134
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    Keywords

    Ethnic polarization; RQ index; axioms; generalization; characterization.;
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    JEL classification:

    • C43 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Index Numbers and Aggregation
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions

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