Decomposing Discrimination towards ex-combatants and victims of conflict

New session of the "Paris IAS Ideas" online talk series, with the participation of  Lina Restrepo-Plaza (Universidad Europea de Valencia, Spain / Paris IAS Fellow).

This research endeavors to leverage experimental games to examine two forms of discrimination against individuals directly affected by violent conflict in Colombia, whether as victims or ex-combatants. The project aims to elucidate whether discrimination arises from innate preferences that predispose individuals to treat others unfairly or if it stems from preconceived notions about the identity of the "other." By disentangling these dynamics, the study seeks to provide insights into the underlying mechanisms driving discriminatory behavior in post-conflict settings.