TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Socio-political conflict, social distance, and rent extraction in historical perspective
JO  - European journal of political economy
A1  - Thaize Challier, M.-Christine
SP  - 51
EP  - 67
VL  - 26
IS  - 1
N2  - This paper uses French historical data covering four centuries to investigate how social distance, rent extraction, and pressure for reforms affect socio-political conflict. Social distance in itself does not systematically lead to socio-political conflict. Robust evidence is presented indicating that discretionary taxation spurs political violence more so than discretionary public spending. A peaceful rather than confrontational period is conducive for implementing reforms to enhance local democracy and reduce social inequality sought by ordinary inhabitants.<p /> 
LA  - 
SN  - 0176-2680
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpoleco.2009.08.003
ID  - ref1
ER  -