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The need for the social inclusion of all ethnic groups is highlighted in discussions on development. That is an important point, but this paper urges caution about placing an exclusive focus on ethnicity in the formulation of policy. This argument is illustrated by way of an examination of the income distribution policies promulgated in Malaysia to improve the economic conditions of the Malay community after a series of race riots in 1969.
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We are grateful to Yener Altunbas, Alvaro Angeriz, David Hojman, R. Ross Mackay, M. Mustafa, the editors of this journal and an anonymous referee for helpful comments. Support from the British Council (Grant ARC 1184) to one of the authors (SPC) is also gratefully acknowledged.
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Chakravarty, S., Roslan, AH. Ethnic Nationalism and Income Distribution in Malaysia. Eur J Dev Res 17, 270–288 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1080/09578810500130906
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09578810500130906