Inequality, Repression, and Violence: Issues of Theory and Research Design

Abstract

Hartman and Hsiao: (1) argue that my theory of the relationship between inequality, repression, and violence is flawed; (2) assert that my measures of concepts lack reliability and/or validity; and (3) report results that the effect of income inequality on political violence is not robust. Their extensive critique raises serious issues of theory, measurement, and model specification and testing procedures.