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
Both centric transfers of goods and labor are associated with a political focus in which the leaders are attempting to finance various types of projects in the most expeditious manner (305).
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Centric Transfers | Dependent | Exchange Transactions |
| Political Focus (Financial) | Independent | Public Finance |