Economic inequality increases risk of civil war, says study

If economic inequality increases within a country, the risk of civil war breaking out grows. This is the finding from a study by the Chair of Economic History at the University of Tübingen following analysis of data stretching over two centuries and covering a total of 193 countries. The study has been published in the Review of Income and Wealth.

Jun 16, 2025 - 19:08
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If economic inequality increases within a country, the risk of civil war breaking out grows. This is the finding from a study by the Chair of Economic History at the University of Tübingen following analysis of data stretching over two centuries and covering a total of 193 countries. The study has been published in the Review of Income and Wealth.