How the international slave trade underdeveloped Africa

The Journal of Economic History Vol/Iss. 82(2) Cambridge University Press Published In Pages: 403-441
By Whatley, Warren

Hypothesis

The international slave trade will be positively correlated with the spread of slavery in Africa.

Note

Patrilineal descent control was negatively correlated with the custom of slavery. Jurisdictional hierarchy beyond the local community showed positive correlations with the custom of slavery.

Test

Test NameSupportSignificanceCoefficientTail
Ordinary least squares regressionSupportedp< .01UNKNOWNUNKNOWN

Variables

Variable NameVariable Type OCM Term(s)
International slave tradeIndependentSlavery
Spread of slavery in AfricaDependentSlavery