Traditional agriculture practices and the sex ratio today
PLoS ONE • Vol/Iss. 13(1) • Public Library of Science • • Published In • Pages: 1-14 •
By Alesina, Alberto, Giuliano, Paola, Nunn, Nathan
Hypothesis
Traditions of plow based agriculture are associated with a higher male-to-female sex ratio in present-day countries (7)
Note
Varying p-values stem from sex ratios for different age groups
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multivariate OLS | Supported | p<.10 to p<.01 | .20 to .31 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Male-to-Female Sex Ratio | Dependent variable | Population, Composition Of Population, Birth Statistics, Morbidity |
| Use of Plow | Independent variable | Tillage, Agricultural Machinery |