A Theory of Tolerance
By G. Corneo, Olivier Jeanne. Social Science Research Network, 2009
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We develop an economic theory of tolerance where styles of behaviour are invested with symbolic value. Value systems are endogenous and taught by parents to their children. In conjunction with actual behaviour, value systems determine the esteem enjoyed by individuals. Intolerant individuals have all symbolic value invested in a single style of behaviour, whereas tolerant people have diversified values. The proposed model identifies a link between the unpredictability of children's lifestyles and tolerance. Under uncertainty, an open mind performs like an insurance against the risk of suffering a large loss in self-esteem when adult. From another angle, tolerance makes people capable of fully exploiting market opportunities. Sometimes, public policies in favour of tolerance can be recommended on efficiency grounds.
Subfields: Demography, Safety Research, Sociology and Political Science
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- Is tolerance good or bad for growth? (2010, unknown): “12Corneo and Jeanne (2009) find that being married is a predictor of findings homosexuality not justifiable.”
- Does Economic Freedom Foster Tolerance (2013, background): “It can arise early in life through parental upbringing and schooling –and in a market-oriented society, children may very well be brought up and taught so as to be fit for participation in this kind of society (Bowles 1998: 100 ff; Corneo and Jeanne 2009).”
- Religion and Innovation (2015, unknown): “…strong predictor of the local concentration of high-tech industries, relative to the national average.9 At a finer level of detail, 9On the theory side, Corneo and Jeanne (2009) model the equilibrium degree of tolerance in society, while Esteban, Levy and Mayoral (2014) study the economic…”