Deprivation and political violence in Northern Ireland, 1922-1985

Deprivation theory is tested with multivariate time-series regression models, with controls for force levels and industrial production. Although Northern Ireland suffers from high unemployment, increases in fatal violence are not related to rises in unemployment.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The Journal of conflict resolution 1989-12, Vol.33 (4), p.676-699
Main Author: Thompson, J L P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
NORTHERN IRELAND (ULSTER)
Politics
Social research
Unemployment
VIOLENCE
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Summary:Deprivation theory is tested with multivariate time-series regression models, with controls for force levels and industrial production. Although Northern Ireland suffers from high unemployment, increases in fatal violence are not related to rises in unemployment.
ISSN:0022-0027
1552-8766