Ethnic diversity and human capital development in India: A disaggregated analysis at the state and district levels

This study contributes to the development literature by providing a new perspective on understanding factors that influence human capital development in India. We examine the effects of ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity on various measures of human capital at the state and district levels....

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Published inApplied economics Vol. 52; no. 5; pp. 506 - 518
Main Authors Awaworyi Churchill, Sefa, Madhoo, Yeti Nisha, Nath, Shyam
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Routledge 26.01.2020
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
development
Economic analysis
Economic theory
Education
Ethnic diversity
Ethnicity
fractionalization
Health
Human capital
Infant mortality
Infants
Multiculturalism & pluralism
polarization
public goods
India
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Summary:This study contributes to the development literature by providing a new perspective on understanding factors that influence human capital development in India. We examine the effects of ethnic, linguistic and religious diversity on various measures of human capital at the state and district levels. Based on indices of ethnic diversity calculated for 30 Indian States and 557 districts, we examine the direct effects of ethnic diversity on indicators such as infant mortality, education and health. Our findings suggest that, on average, ethnic diversity contributes to some elements of development. Specifically, we find evidence to support development-enhancing effects of diversity on education and health.
ISSN:0003-6846
1466-4283
DOI:10.1080/00036846.2019.1646880