Abstract
This paper analyzes possible causes of violence in Darfur, acknowledging both economic and racial factors as relevant candidates. It examines the relationships and interconnections of both viable causes and offers an argument in support of economic incentives at work in Darfur. No one can truly deny the evidence that backs up Khartoum’s racial motives that fuel their crusade in Darfur, but evidence and past patterned behavior also suggest a strong presence of Khartoum's responding to economic incentives that affect Darfur negatively. Acknowledging and pursuing economic goals is a fundamental part of everyday life and human behavior. It cannot be discounted completely in the examination of the behavior of any institution. Likewise, self interest and economic motives must be at play to some extent in Khartoum’s actions against the Darfurians.