Can Religion Drive Economic Complexification in Early Human Societies? A Cross-Cultural Analysis of North American Archaeological Data
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By Buck, Zach
Hypothesis
Religion will be a driver of economic complexification (2)
Note
Only significant for religiously controlled feasting, religious elite, and communal ceremonial centers
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear regression analysis | Partially Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Societies | Association | Sodalities |
| Presence of food storage | Association | Preservation And Storage Of Food |
| Religious Attributes in Archaeological Record | Independent | Religious And Educational Structures, Theological Systems, Organized Ceremonial |
| Feasting | Association | Rest Days And Holidays |
| Religious Specialists | Association | Magicians And Diviners, Priesthood, Prophets And Ascetics |
| Political and Economic Complexity | Dependent | Economic Planning And Development |