Understanding cultural persistence and change
Review of Economic Studies • Vol/Iss. 88 • Oxford University Press • • Published In • Pages: 1541-1581 •
By Guiliano, Paola , Nunn, Nathan
Hypothesis
The greater the ancestral climatic instability, the less likely indigenous populations of the United States will speak their traditional language at home.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least square regression | Supported | p<.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestral climatic instability | Independent | Climate, Disasters |
| Spoken language | Dependent | Language, Transmission Of Skills |