Endogenous segregation

Date and country of first publication

2006
United States

Definition

Endogenous segregation refers to a form of social segregation that occurs as a result of individual or group choices, rather than external factors such as government policies or discriminatory practices. This could include individuals choosing to live in neighborhoods with people who share similar cultural, socioeconomic, or racial backgrounds, or students choosing to attend schools with others who are like themselves. Endogenous segregation can contribute to the perpetuation of social inequalities and can limit opportunities for interaction and understanding between different groups.

Notes

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Further reading

Eeckhout J. (2006) "Minorities and endogenous segregation", Review of Economic Studies, 73(1), pp. 31-53. . DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-937X.2006.00368.x

Calvano E.; Immordino G.; Scognamiglio A. (2022) "What drives segregation? Evidence from social interactions among students", Economics of Education Review, 90(), pp. -. Elsevier Ltd. DOI: 10.1016/j.econedurev.2022.102290

Caetano G.; Maheshri V. (2023) "Explaining Recent Trends in US School Segregation", Journal of Labor Economics, 41(1), pp. 175-203. University of Chicago Press. DOI: 10.1086/718975