Abstract (EN)

Several factors have shaped the evolution of ethnic diversityin the Romanian population in the past 100 years. Key among them were themass emigration of certain ethnic groups, the deportations and the ethnicgenocide experienced during World War II, and differences in fertility ratesamong various ethnic groups. In addition to these key factors, marriagesbetween people of different ethnicities can play an important role in changingthe ethnic distribution of the population over time. To understand howinterethnic marriages can change the ethnic distribution of a population, it isimportant to examine in detail the characteristics of these marriages. Thepropensity to start a mixed marriage is influenced by a series of factors,including ethnic group size at the local level, gender, ethnicity, level ofeducation, and age.