Economic Systems of Foraging, Agricultural, and Industrial Societies
Cambridge University Press • • Published In • Pages: 316 •
By Frederic L. Pryor
Hypothesis
Dependence on agriculture for subsistence will be positively associated with various forms of socioeconomic competition. (75)
Note
No significant relationship was found between dependence on agriculture for less than 45% of subsistence and presence of potlatches, slavery, social stratification, taxation, or political centralization. Above 45%, a positive trend for political centralization, taxation and social stratification emerges. However, since the hypothesis tested regards the emergence of agriculture specifically, the author does not find support in the expected range (<45% dependence).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression | Not Supported | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Political Centralization | Dependent | Territorial Hierarchy |
| Slavery | Dependent | Slavery |
| Social Stratification | Dependent | Classes |
| Dependence on Cultivation | Independent | Tillage |
| Potlatch Present | Dependent | Gift Giving |
| Taxation | Dependent | Taxation And Public Income |