The origins of the economy: a comparative study of distribution in primitive and peasant economies
New York: Academic Press • • Published In • Pages: ??•
By Pryor, Frederic L.
Hypothesis
Non-centric transfers of goods are found with less frequency in societies where nomadic herding is the primary mode of production than in societies with other modes of production (276).
Note
Centricity refers to the degree to which the transfers are patterned to focus on either an institution or an individual carrying out a society-wide role (centric transfers) or to focus on the relationship between distinct pairs of individuals who are not tied in their transactions to a societal-wide pattern (non-centric patterns) (34).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple regression | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Noncentric Transfers | Dependent | Exchange And Transfers |
| Nomadic Herding | Independent | Food Quest, Pastoral Activities |