Economic Systems of Foraging, Agricultural, and Industrial Societies
Cambridge University Press • • Published In • Pages: 316 •
By Frederic L. Pryor
Hypothesis
Foraging societies with high levels of economic development (Politically-Oriented and Physical-Wealth-Oriented societies) can be identified by certain property and distribution characteristics (44).
Note
PO societies have significantly higher taxation/tribute, and lower incidence of slavery. PWO is significantly negatively associated with taxation/tribute and intangible wealth, and positively associated with inheritance. Neither group has any significant relationship to food sharing, market/barter exchange, food storage, or transfer of wealth at marriage.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probit Regression | Partially supported | p < 0.05 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Development | Association | Economic Planning And Development |
| Food Sharing | Association | Mutual Aid |
| Food Storage | Association | Preservation And Storage Of Food |
| Inheritance | Association | Inheritance |
| Slavery | Association | Slavery |
| Transfer Of Wealth At Marriage | Association | Mode Of Marriage, Nuptials |
| Wealth Inequality | Association | Classes |
| Market/Barter Exchange | Association | Exchange Transactions |
| Taxation/Tribute | Association | Taxation And Public Income |
| Land Possession | Association | Real Property |
| Intangible Wealth | Association | Incorporeal Property |