Competition among groups for scarce economic resources

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Competition among groups for scarce economic resources is often a major cause of violent ethnic conflicts. When groups perceive that their economic resources are threatened or depleted, they may resort to violence as a means of self-protection and to assert their dominance over these resources. Economic development can help to alleviate this competition, but it is not a complete remedy for violent ethnic conflicts.

Competition Among Groups for Scarce Economic Resources