Ancestral irrigation and women's political empowerment
Kyklos • Vol/Iss. 79(2) • John Wiley & Sons Ltd. • • Published In • Pages: 377-398 •
By Ezcurra, Roberto
Hypothesis
Ancestral history of irrigation in a country's population predicts lower levels of democracy for that country.
Note
Significance based on Table 6 OLS; coefficient is not standardized so is not reported. Democracy levels based on polity2 variable from Polity5 Project.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLS regression, 2SLS regression | Supported | p < 0.05 | -4.642 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy | Dependent | Form And Rules Of Government |
| Ancestral History of Irrigation | Independent | Tillage |
| Modern Ethnic Distribution | Independent | Composition Of Population |