Work in Progress

Protest Movements and Racial Identity: Evidence from Red Power Activism

Protest movements are drivers of political, economic and social change. A fundamental goal of such movements is mobilisation on the basis of shared identities and common interests. This project examines whether protest - and in particular, ethnic …

Can Property Rights Foster Individualism?

Individualism has been shown to have important economic, social and political consequences. This project examines whether individualism can be fostered by government policy, the degree to which it persists across generations, and its long-run …

Local Political Violence and Regional Identity in Spain

Terrorist groups often aim to extract concessions (e.g., religious or regional autonomy) from governments. While there is evidence that out-group attacks increase support for hawkish policies, less is known about the effects of terrorism on the …