Causal inferences concerning inheritance and property
Human Relations • Vol/Iss. 24 • Published In • Pages: 295-314 •
By Goody, Jack, Irving, Barrie, Tahany, Nicky
Hypothesis
"Diverging devolution appears to depend upon . . . stratification found in complex states, intensive use of agricultural resources, by plough, irrigation or other means" (296)
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phi coefficient | Supported | p<.001 | .29 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Diverging Devolution | Dependent | Inheritance |
| Intensive Agriculture | Independent | Tillage |
| Large, Complex States | Independent | Government Institutions |
| Stratification | Independent | Social Stratification |