A Theory of Social Norms and Migration

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dc.contributor.authorLam, Alexander
dc.date.accessioned2016-04-26T21:11:27Z
dc.date.available2016-04-26T21:11:27Z
dc.date.copyright2016en_US
dc.date.issued2016-04-26
dc.description.abstractThe goal of this research project is to show how economic theory and methodology can be used to explain political phenomena in compelling ways. An analysis of advocacy and activism explains why "vocal minority" and "silent majority" phenomena exist, and moreover why opposing belief groups may be unable to influence societal beliefs. An analysis of social incentives for migration describes the process of political segregation and polarization.en_US
dc.description.reviewstatusUnrevieweden_US
dc.description.scholarlevelUndergraduateen_US
dc.description.sponsorshipJamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Awarden_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/7196
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjecteconomic theory
dc.subjecteconomic methodology
dc.subjectvocal minority
dc.subjectsilent majority
dc.subjectsocietal beliefs
dc.subjectsocial incentives
dc.subjectmigration
dc.subject.departmentDepartment of Economics
dc.titleA Theory of Social Norms and Migrationen_US
dc.typePosteren_US

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