Boris, KmentRosen, GideonBethala, Pranav2016-07-202026-09-302016-07-202026-09-302016-03-312016-07-20http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp0179408062nhttps://theses-dissertations.princeton.edu/handle/88435/dsp0179408062nThis thesis explores the value of ethnic, cultural, and linguistic groups that exists beyond just the values of their individual members. It argues that this value emerges from both the aesthetic value of the existence of these groups and the instrumental value that they provide to their members. Then, it concludes to potential implications of these findings for public policy.71 pagesen-USPrinceton University Senior Theses