Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to compare the responsive¬ness to economic incentives among Thais of different ethnic origins, which included Thai, Chinese - born Thai, and Indian - born Thai. A sample of 90 people was selected from each ethnic group which consisted of three categories, namely, employer, employee, and student. Structured interviews constructed by Prachoomsuk Achava¬Amrung which covered 3 characteristics were employed: (1) rational profit maximization, (2) saving habits, and (3) preference to invest in heavy industries. Data were then analyzed by an analysis of variance 3 x 3 factorial design, and differences between means were tested with Duncan's New Multiple Range Test. The results indicated that the responsiveness to economic incentives of Thai was significantly lower (p < .10) than that of the Chinese - born Thai and Indian - born Thai, and the responsiveness to economic incentives of employers was significantly better (p < .05) than that of the employees and students.