Early Statehood and Support for Autocratic Rule in Africa
Comparative Political Studies • Vol/Iss. 0(0) • SAGE • California • Published In • Pages: 1-37 •
By Chlouba, Vladimir, Smith, Daniel S., Wagner, Seamus
Hypothesis
". . . members of precolonially centralized ethnic groups are more likely to hold autocratic values." (12)
Note
R-squared for the overall model with controls is 0.08. Stronger support for the hypothesis was found in West Africa (coefficient 0.15).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least squares regression | Supported | p<0.01 | 0.03 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Support for Autocratic Rule | Dependent | Public Opinion, Form And Rules Of Government |
| Precolonial Centralization | Independent | History And Culture Change, Territorial Hierarchy |