The Persistence of Female Political Power in Africa
National Bureau of Economic Research Working Paper Series • Vol/Iss. No. 33838 • JOUR • • Published In • Pages: 1-60 •
By Anderson, Siwan , du Plessis, Sophia, Parsa, Sahar, Robinson, James A.
Hypothesis
Historical female political representation in a given ethnic homeland will have a positive relationship to contemporary female political representation in local elections.
Note
See Table 5 & 6.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLS (Ordinary Least Squares) regression | Supported | p <.01 | 0.019 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Female Political Leadership | Independent | Community Structure, Political Intrigue |
| Contemporary female political representation in Africa | Dependent | Community Heads, Political Behavior |
| Geographical control | Control | Geography, Topography And Geology |