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The research aims to explain the prevalence of interethnic peace and the breakdown of cooperation among ethnic groups.

Explaining Interethnic Cooperation

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The Randomized trial explores interethnic cooperation dynamics, suggesting informal institutions play a key role.

The research aims to explain the prevalence of interethnic peace and the breakdown of cooperation among ethnic groups.
Utilized a social matching game model to analyze interethnic interactions.
Investigated two equilibria: spiral equilibria and in-group policing equilibria.
Provided empirical examples to support theoretical findings.
Demonstrated that spiral equilibria induce cooperation due to fear of escalated disputes.
Showed in-group policing equilibria effectively manage transgressions through community enforcement.
Confirmed that both equilibria have observable properties consistent with the theoretical framework.

Fearon et al. (1996) studied this question.

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