Herding, Armed Conflict, and a Culture of Honor: Global Evidence
Working Paper • Vol/Iss. 29250 • National Bureau of Economic Research • • Published In • Pages: 1-103 •
By Cao, Yiming, Enke, Benjamin, Falk, Armin, Giuliano, Paola, Nunn, Nathan
Hypothesis
Societies descended from herding communities tend to rely heavily on retaliation- and revenge-based conflict resolution strategies.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Regression Model | Supported | p < 0.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestral dependence on herding | Independent | Animal Husbandry |
| Number of conflict events (civil, noncivil and "all") | Dependent | Ingroup Antagonisms, Warfare |
| Number of words appearing in folklore stories related to violence/deterrence/punishment/revenge | Dependent | Mythology |
| Willingness to take revenge (measured in individual survey responses) | Dependent | Informal In-group Justice |