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Abdul Shaban1, Philippe Cadene2
1School of Development Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India.
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|June 26, 2023
Summary
Economic growth significantly impacts cultural diversity in India, with stronger effects on language and overall diversity than religious diversity. This study examines the bidirectional relationship between economic growth and cultural diversity.
Area of Science:
- Economics
- Sociology
- Cultural Studies
Background:
- Previous research focused on the unidirectional impact of cultural diversity on economic performance.
- Cultural diversity has been treated as a given, neglecting its potential to grow with economic development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To model the bidirectional causality between economic growth and cultural diversity.
- To investigate the impact of economic growth on religious, linguistic, and overall cultural diversity in Indian states.
Main Methods:
- Bi-directional causal modeling framework.
- Granger causality analysis applied to major Indian states.
Main Results:
- Economic growth substantially influences religious, linguistic, and overall cultural diversity.
- The causal link from economic growth to linguistic and overall diversity is stronger and more prevalent than to religious diversity.
Conclusions:
- Economic growth is a significant driver of cultural diversity, challenging previous unidirectional models.
- Findings have implications for understanding the dynamic interplay between economic development and societal diversity.
Keywords:
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