Do Government Transfers Reduce Conflict?

Published By: Institute of Development Studies (IDS) | Published Date: February, 01 , 2015

Social conflicts have been solved through fiscal policy and the provision of public goods and services over the centuries. Data from India, too, show government expenditure on social services has had a significant effect on reducing riots across the country. These findings have important lessons for other countries where social order breaks down frequently, but large-scale conflict may be avoidable.

Author(s): Institute of Development Studies IDS | Posted on: Jan 23, 2016 | Views() | Download (179)


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