“Wherever I May Roam”: Refugees, Grievances, and Social Conflict

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Analysis reveals that refugees influence social conflict through economic competition and grievances.

The increase in refugees correlates with a rise in social conflict events in host countries.
Using a negative binomial model, evidence shows a significant link between increased refugees and heightened social tensions.
Factors like ethnic-religious diversity and economic competition contribute to domestic conflict due to refugee dynamics.
Greater support for refugees could mitigate the ensuing social conflict in host nations.

Backstrom et al. (2025) studied this question.

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