We show a decrease in trade between mainly Sunni and mainly Shia countries after the 1979 Iranian revolution. This outcome is driven by the religious preferences of the political rulers rather than those prevalent in the population.

The Sunni–Shia divide: Evidence from international trade

Nicolini M.
2023-01-01

Abstract

We show a decrease in trade between mainly Sunni and mainly Shia countries after the 1979 Iranian revolution. This outcome is driven by the religious preferences of the political rulers rather than those prevalent in the population.
2023
Economics covers resources in a broad range of specialties, including theoretical, political, and agricultural economics, macroeconomics and econometrics. Also included are business and finance resources.
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Gravity model; Religion; Islam; Sunni-Shia divide; Sectarianism
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Nicolini, M.
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