If exclusionary behavior were merely an efficient focal point, we would expect symmetric adoption across all intergroup conflicts, but empirical variance requires non-game-theoretic explanations such as institutional design and historical grievance.

?Rate how convincing each reason is below to see the overall strength.

No one has weighed in yet. Be the first to share reasons for or against this statement.

Empirical variance(as used in analyzing why reality doesn't match expectations): Real-world differences and inconsistencies observed in actual data, rather than what theory would predict.
Exclusionary behavior(as used in describing social and political dynamics): Actions or policies that deliberately keep certain groups of people out or treat them differently based on their identity or group membership.
Focal point(Exclusionary behavior toward the outgroup served as the efficient focal point for ingroup coordination in both conflicts.): A strategy that stands out as a natural or salient coordination signal, allowing group members to converge on it without explicit communication.
Game-theoretic explanations(as used in contrasting mathematical models with other types of explanations): Explanations based on the logic of strategy and competition, where people choose actions by calculating what benefits them most given others' choices.

Based on where you are in your exploration