Legacies of Islamic Rule in Africa: Colonial Responses and Contemporary Development
World Development • Vol/Iss. 152 • Elsevier • Amsterdam • Published In • Pages: 105750 •
By Bauer, Vincent, Platas, Melina R., Weinstein, Jeremy M.
Hypothesis
The distribution of self-reported ages will be more distorted in areas historically governed by Islamic kingdoms than in areas historically governed by non-Islamic kingdoms. (5)
Note
Higher levels of digit heaping correspond to lower levels of colonial state penetration. Results shown for model including controls. R-squared = 0.61, N = 579
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regression | Supported | p<0.001 | Not standardized | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Historical Islamic Kingdoms | Independent | Form And Rules Of Government, Theological Systems |
| Digit Heaping | Dependent | Composition Of Population, Records, Miscellaneous Government Activities |