Authors: Marco Castradori, Michael A. Neblo, & William Minozzi

Project Description: Focused on the Bende town hall, this paper investigates whether deliberative engagement can bridge deep societal divides. It measures whether participating in a substantive policy discussion with a national leader shifts attendees' self-identification from ethnic identity toward a broader national Nigerian identity.

Keywords: Nigeria, Ethnic Identity, National Identity, Deliberation, Africa

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