Dr. Simone Gobien

Universal Love or One True Religion? Experimental Evidence of the Ambivalent Effect of Religious Ideas on Altruism and Discrimination

Religious ideas and identities affect politics in many ways. This article explores the impact of two opposing, prominent ideas: universal love and the notion of one true religion. Using a game-based approach, the authors show how these ideas influence altruistic or discriminatory behaviour.

Socio-Economic Well-Being, Contract Farming and Property Rights: Evidence from Ghana

The Multidimensional Effects of Religion on Socioeconomic Development: A Review of the Empirical Literature