The ultimate coercive sanction
HRAF Press • New Haven, CT • Published In • Pages: 1-164 •
By Otterbein, Keith F.
Hypothesis
Despotic states are likely to use the death penalty to show the power of the king (p.104-105).
Note
This is in addition to the previous finding that the death penalty was used to dispose of a wrongdoer. For more details, see Table 19 (p.102) and Table 20 (p.104-105).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Supported | NA | NA | NA |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Political System | Independent | Territorial Hierarchy, Form And Rules Of Government |
| Reason for capital punishment | Dependent | Sanctions, Execution Of Justice |