The origins of the economy: a comparative study of distribution in primitive and peasant economies

Reciprocal exchange is more probable in societies in which the unit of observation is relatively small (215).

Small units force members to obtain goods from others outside the family.

Test
Test Name	Support	Significance	Coefficient	Tail
Multiple regression	Supported	`UNKNOWN`	`UNKNOWN`	`UNKNOWN`

Variables
Variable Name	Variable Type	OCM Term(s)
Reciprocal Exchange	Dependent	Exchange Transactions, Mutual Aid
Unit of Exchange Size	Independent	Exchange Transactions, Mutual Aid

Main Author	Published Year	Hypothesis	Supported	Variables Tested
Pryor, Frederic L.	1977	Reciprocal exchange of labor can be found in societies at much higher levels of economic development than the reciprocal exchange of goods (216).	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Pryor, Frederic L.	1977	The presence of reciprocal exchange in a society is more probable if the primary mode of subsistence is hunting, fishing, or agriculture (215).	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Pryor, Frederic L.	1977	The presence of reciprocal exchange in a society is less probable if the primary mode of subsistence is gathering or herding (215).	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Pryor, Frederic L.	1977	Reciprocal exchange of labor is more likely to occur at societies at low levels of economic development (215).	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author
Pryor, Frederic L.	1977	The festive reciprocal exchange of labor is also more likely to be found in agricultural societies (215).	Supported	2	Cite Related Hypotheses More By Author