A structural model of the transition to agriculture

Journal of Economic Growth • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In 2008 • Pages: 257-292 •

By Baker, Matthew

Abstract

This article presents a representative theoretical model of the transition to agriculture. Empirical results from a cross-cultural sample provide support for the model. Results suggest that agriculture is associated with population density, technological sophistication, environment, and proximity to agricultural hearths, such as the Fertile Crescent.

Samples
Sample Used	Coded Data	Comment
Standard Cross Cultural Sample (SCCS)	Combination

Hypotheses (1)
Hypothesis	Supported
Societies that practice agriculture will be more technologically advanced, have greater population densities, operate in environments that are richer and more amenable to agriculture, and will be closer to the Fertile Crescent and/or another original hearth of agriculture (267).	Supported

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A structural model of the transition to agriculture

Journal of Economic Growth • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In 2008 • Pages: 257-292 • Cite

By Baker, Matthew

Abstract

Samples

Hypotheses (1)

Journal of Economic Growth • Vol/Iss. 13 • Published In 2008 • Pages: 257-292 •