Bride kidnapping and informal governance institutions.

Bride kidnapping, a forced marriage practice, has surged in post‐Soviet Kyrgyzstan alongside a revival of traditional values. The central government has empowered councils of elders, or aksakals, to handle local disputes based on cultural norms, including bride kidnapping. This study uses data from...

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Publicado en:Contemporary Economic Policy Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 362 - 384
Autor principal: Porreca, Zachary
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Apr2025
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