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School of Economics and Finance

No. 853: Religious & Cultural Leaders

Anja Prummer , Queen Mary University of London

February 19, 2018

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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

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