No. 853: Religious & Cultural Leaders
Anja Prummer Queen Mary University of London
February 19, 2018
Abstract
This paper surveys the existing literature on religious and cultural leaders. It discusses potential motivations of a leader and highlights that irrespective of his/her exact motivations, the presence of a leader is crucial for the cultural heterogeneity of a society. The impact of discrimination and government transfers on cultural integration is discussed. Last, the survey examines when religious and cultural leaders emerge.
J.E.L classification codes: J15, Z10, D02
Keywords: Religious Leaders, Cultural Integration