Published Papers

1. Hate Theory 

Luis Felipe López-Calva on X: "Inclusive institutions and social cohesion are essential for sustained development and #poverty reduction. At the same time, development processes themselves can fuel tensions when growth is unevenly distributed across identity groups, or when policies systematically favor one https://t.co/8dS7kY52I3" / X systematically favor one group over another.

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policy paper examines how intergroup hate can emerge and spread, and provides practical tools and conceptual frameworks not only to respond after tensions erupt, but also to anticipate, diagnose, and prevent them. The analysis highlights an important development challenge: exclusion, inequality, and weak institutions can undermine both social stability and long-term development progress. Read the full paper "The Cycle of Hate, and What We Can Do About It": 1:29AM 2 June 2026

The Cycle of Hate, and What We Can Do About It by World Bank Group Feb 2026 / Policy research working paper 11304.