Executive Takeaways
■ We empirically examine if ignorance has a causal effect on domestic terrorism. ■ We find evidence that human capital increases domestic terrorism. ■ The above effect is strongest for the case of tertiary education. ■ Also education can magnify harmful effects of unemployment or political repression. ■ Overall we conclude that domestic terrorism is not caused by ignorance.
Aniruddha Bagchi, Professor of Economics Benjamin Scafidi, Professor of Economics
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