On the economic origins of concerns over women’s chastity
Review of Economic Studies • Vol/Iss. 0(0): unavailable • Oxford University Press • • Published In • Pages: 1-27 •
By Becker, Anke
Hypothesis
An ethnic group’s historical reliance on pastoralism predicts the likelihood of infibulation among contemporary female individuals in that group.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regression Analysis | Supported | p < 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Infibulation | Dependent | Body Alterations |
| Historical reliance on pastoralism | Independent | Pastoral Activities |