Understanding the development of fundamentalism
By: by Ira N. Gang, Gil S. Epstein.
Contributors: Epstein, Gil S.
Series: Discussion paper ;; no. 1227; Discussion paper (Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit : Online) ;; no. 1227
Publisher: IZA
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Bonn, Germany
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Fundamentalism -- Economic aspects.
Description: "We use economic theory to examine the intensity of fundamentalist sects. Leaders work to enhance their followers' observance level. We model three stylized situations under which fundamentalist groups function, examining the intensity of observance in each. We find that, under reasonable conditions, rivalry among fundamentalists makes them more extreme"--Forschungsinstitut zur Zukunft der Arbeit web site.
Notes: Also available in print.
Includes bibliographical references.
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