Which groups fight? Customary institutions and communal conflicts in Africa
Journal of Peace Research • Vol/Iss. 55(4) • SAGE Publications • • Published In • Pages: 415-429 •
By Wig, Tore, Kromrey, Daniela
Hypothesis
“Ethnic groups with customary institutions with larger selectorates are less likely to be involved in communal conflicts than other groups.”
Note
Hypothesis was only significant for 2 out of 7 models accounting for control and dummy variables.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logistic regression | Marginally supported | p<.1 (model 1.5 & 1.6) | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Selectorate size | Independent | Community Councils, Territorial Hierarchy |
| Communal conflict | Dependent | Ingroup Antagonisms, Warfare |