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The Causal Logic of Ethnic Outbidding in Multiethnic Democracies

Quick fact

In ethnically divided societies, politicians often win elections by radicalizing their ethnic base, not by appealing to compromise—even when such rhetoric fuels violence and instability.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a country where elections are won by whoever can prove they hate the other group more. Why would politicians, who want to win, choose to tear their society apart?