Quantifying Ethnic Group Cohesion at Scale: A Census-Based Formative Cohesion Index

• In Event: Measurement Challenges

Brief Overview

A census-based Formative Cohesion Index measuring ethnic group cohesion via religion/language shares. It bypasses surveys, is scalable, transparent, and computable for minorities when survey microdata is sparse, unlocking new political analyses.

Author

• Wali Reheman, American University