Ethnic Conflict: A Conceptual Framework of Rational Choice Theory on the Nature of Conflict and War

Abstract

The study explore ethnic conflict: a conceptual framework of rational choice theory on the nature of conflict and war. The different occurrence of events in ethnic conflicts are based on the rational choice of an individual on private gain on the nature of conflict and war. However, the study focus attention on critical analysis of misunderstanding why an individuals joined rebellion and cause prolong conflict and war in a state.

The study relies on secondary source of data collection and it uses qualitative descriptive method. Some of the findings reveled in the study are the outcome of the concept of ethnic conflict in relations to rational choice, greed, and ethnicity on the nature of conflict and war.

Therefore, the study concludes that an individual analyze his cost benefit in making decision before joining a rebellious organization, this showcase private gain aside any other benefit which is enshrine in public good. The study arrived with numerous finding and assessment at the end of the paper.

 

Keywords; Rational choice, greed, ethnicity, ethnic, conflict, insecurity.

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APA

Afeez Tijani, O. (2023). Ethnic Conflict: A Conceptual Framework of Rational Choice Theory on the Nature of Conflict and War. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/ethnic-conflict-a-conceptual-framework-of-rational-choice-theory-on-the-nature-of-conflict-and-war

MLA 8th

Afeez Tijani, Osumah "Ethnic Conflict: A Conceptual Framework of Rational Choice Theory on the Nature of Conflict and War" Afribary. Afribary, 16 Jan. 2023, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/ethnic-conflict-a-conceptual-framework-of-rational-choice-theory-on-the-nature-of-conflict-and-war. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.

MLA7

Afeez Tijani, Osumah . "Ethnic Conflict: A Conceptual Framework of Rational Choice Theory on the Nature of Conflict and War". Afribary, Afribary, 16 Jan. 2023. Web. 28 Dec. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/ethnic-conflict-a-conceptual-framework-of-rational-choice-theory-on-the-nature-of-conflict-and-war >.

Chicago

Afeez Tijani, Osumah . "Ethnic Conflict: A Conceptual Framework of Rational Choice Theory on the Nature of Conflict and War" Afribary (2023). Accessed December 28, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/ethnic-conflict-a-conceptual-framework-of-rational-choice-theory-on-the-nature-of-conflict-and-war