Risk, uncertainty, and violence in eastern Africa: a regional comparison
Human Nature • Vol/Iss. 24 • Published In • Pages: 33-58 •
By Ember, Carol R., Adem, Teferi, Skoggard, Ian
Hypothesis
Resource scarcity will be positively associated with the taking of land and movable property during warfare and negatively associated with the taking of people during warfare (37).
Note
The taking of people part of this hypothesis is supported among state societies.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Partially supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Scarcity | Independent | Annual Cycle, Climate, Disasters, Gratification And Control Of Hunger, Poverty, Topography And Geology |
| Taking Land And Property | Dependent | Warfare, Aftermath Of Combat |
| Taking People | Dependent | Warfare, Aftermath Of Combat |