Rice farming, culture and democracy
European Economic Review • Vol/Iss. 136 • Elsevier • Amsterdam • Published In • Pages: 103778 •
By Ang, James B. , Madsen, Jakob B., Wang, Wen
Hypothesis
A legacy of rice farming will be negatively correlated with the tendency of a society to develop democracy.
Note
Results reported as standardized beta coefficients.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear regression | Supported | p<0.01 | -0.240 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Autocracy-democracy index | Dependent | Form And Rules Of Government |
| Rice-wheat suitability ratio | Independent | Climate, Cereal Agriculture |