Witchcraft beliefs and the erosion of social capital: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa and Beyond
Journal of Development Economics • Vol/Iss. 120 • Elsevier • Amsterdam • Published In • Pages: 182-208 •
By Gershman, Boris
Hypothesis
Regional witchcraft beliefs will be negatively associated with generalized trust
Note
This paper tests this hypothesis through multiple models that include different geographic, regional, and ethnic level controls
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum likelihood (ML) | Supported | p<0.05 | Multiple r values | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Trust | Dependent variable | Drives And Emotions |
| Witchcraft Belief | Independent variable | Sorcery |