A comparative study of slave societies
Journal of Comparative Economics • Vol/Iss. 1 • Published In • Pages: 25-49 •
By Pryor, Frederic L.
Hypothesis
Wives' higher labor relative to husbands' and political concentration will be associated with the presence of slaves owned as economic capital (p. 34).
Note
This model explains 25.93% of variability in the presence of slavery.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| multiple regression | Supported | p<.05 | b = .245 for relative work of wives; b = .165 for political concentration | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Poltical Concentration | Independent | Territorial Hierarchy |
| Slavery | Dependent | Slavery |
| Wife's Labor Relative To Husband's | Independent | Division Of Labor By Gender |