The modern impact of precolonial centralization in Africa
Journal of Economic Growth • Vol/Iss. 12 • Springer • New York • Published In • Pages: 185-234 •
By Gennaioli, Nicola, Rainer, Ilia
Hypothesis
Precolonial centralization will be positively correlated with public goods provisioning in Africa. (195)
Note
Precolonial centralization was positively correlated with percentage of roads paved (p<0.01), percentage of infants immunized for DPT (p<0.01), and school attainment (p<0.05); negatively correlated with infant mortality (p<0.01) and adult illiteracy rate (p<0.01). This hypothesis was tested with multiple controls in order to rule out two alternative hypotheses of advancement and national politics, and remained significant.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least squares regression | Supported | See note | No standardized coefficients listed | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Precolonial Centralization | Independent | Form And Rules Of Government, Territorial Hierarchy |
| Public goods provisioning | Dependent | Education System, Mortality, Preventive Medicine, Public Health And Sanitation, Public Utilities, Streets And Traffic, Writing |