Does land quality increase the power of traditional leaders in contemporary Africa?
The Journal of Politics • Vol/Iss. 85(1) • The University of Chicago Press • • Published In • Pages: 334-339 •
By Baldwin, Kate, Ricart-Huguet, Joan
Hypothesis
Higher land quality will predict more influence by traditional leaders in Sub-Saharan African countries when population density is greater than 50 people/square km.
Note
Traditional leader's influence (p<.1); role in allotting land and solving land disputes (p< .01).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least square regression | Supported | See note | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Land quality | Independent | Soil, Land Use |
| Traditional leader's role | Dependent | Status, Role, And Prestige, Community Heads |