We study the effects of terrorism on political trust and national versus ethnic identification. Making use unexpected attacks by extremist group Boko Haram in Nigeria, which occurred during fieldwork a public opinion survey 2014, we show that even context weak state institutions frequent terrorist activities, terror significantly increase trust. also find reduced salience respondents' identity,...

The study assessed people's willingness to accept repentant Boko Haram and the role of Government Non-Governmental organizations toward public risk-free coexistence campaigns. Primary secondary roots data were used for this study. First, a structured questionnaire was source from 382 sampled respondents. results revealed that most respondents affected by haram, 74%, while 26% not. Furthermore, ...

Abstract Marriage markets in rural Nigeria are characterised by bride price and polygamy. These customs may diminish marriage prospects for young men, causing them to join militant groups. Using an instrumental variables strategy, I find that inequality increases civil conflict the Boko Haram insurgency. To generate exogenous shocks market, exploit fact women delay response favourable pre-marit...