Kinship, Cooperation, and the Evolution of Moral Systems
The Quarterly Journal of Economics • Vol/Iss. 134(2) • Oxford University Press • Oxford • Published In • Pages: 953-1019 •
By Enke, Benjamin
Hypothesis
According to the model, societies with historically loose kin relationships will regulate cooperation through universal moral values, internalized guilt, altruistic punishment, and moralizing religions.
Note
Due to being determined by way of a model there are is no coefficient or significance provided
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN | Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Tightness/looseness of kin relationships | Independent variable | Community Structure, Extended Families, Kin Groups, Residence |
| Universal Moral Values | Dependent variable | Ethics |
| Internalized guilt | Dependent variable | Drives And Emotions |
| Altruistic punishment | Dependent variable | Social Control |
| Moralizing religions | Dependent variable | General Character Of Religion |