Understanding ethnolinguistic differences: The roles of geography and trade

The Economic Journal Vol/Iss. 132(643) Oxford University Press Published In Pages: 1-28
By Dickens, Andrew

Hypothesis

Non-agricultural subsistence will be more common in areas with low productive land when compared to agriculture.

Note

Pastoralism and fishing significance is listed below. Hunter-gatherer subsistence was not supported (p>.1, b= -.027).

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Multiple regressionPartially supported (2 of 3)p< .01b= -.034 to -.045 were significantUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
SubsistenceDependentDiet
Land productivity IndependentClimate, Land Use, Production And Supply