The evolution of productive organizations

Nature Human Behaviour • Vol/Iss. 5 • Springer Nature • London • Published In • Pages: 39-48 •
By Brahm, Francisco, Poblete, Joaquin

Hypothesis

Exclusive membership in productive organizations (POs) and enhanced social learning within them will increase the size of the local population.

Note

Size of the local population used as a measure of fitness for the population.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Ordered probit regressionSupportedp<0.001UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
Local Population SizeDependentCommunity Structure
ActivitiesIndependentAgriculture, Leather, Textiles, And Fabrics, Processing Of Basic Materials, Transportation
Activities within POsIndependentAgriculture, Internal Trade, Labor, Leather, Textiles, And Fabrics, Occupational Specialization, Processing Of Basic Materials, Production And Supply, Total Culture, Transportation, Writing