Gatherer ancestry associated with national happiness
0 • Vol/Iss. 21(1) • PLOS ONE • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Basilico, Matthew Frederick
Hypothesis
The positive association between gatherer ancestry and subjective wellbeing will remain significant after controlling for GDP per capita, historical controls, and continent fixed effects.
Note
Results were controlled for contemporary income per capita. Positive relationship remains even after adjusting for GDP, historical variables, and continent fixed effects.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nested OLS Multiple Linear Regression | Supported | p <.01 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary income per capita | Control | Income And Demand, Taxation And Public Income |
| Happiness & Life Satisfaction | Dependent | Drives And Emotions |
| Proportion of countries with ancestry from gatherer-predominant societies | Independent | Diet |