Does land quality increase the power of traditional leaders in contemporary Africa?
The Journal of Politics • Vol/Iss. 85(1) • The University of Chicago Press • • Published In • Pages: 334-339 •
By Baldwin, Kate, Ricart-Huguet, Joan
Hypothesis
Higher land quality will predict more influence by traditional leaders within Sub-Saharan African ethnic groups.
Note
Traditional leader influence and land allotment (p<.05); solves land disputes (not significant).
Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
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Ordinary least square regression | Supported (2 of 3 measures) | See note | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
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Land quality | Independent | Soil, Land Use |
Traditional leader's role | Dependent | Status, Role, And Prestige, Community Heads |