Witchcraft beliefs and the erosion of social capital: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa and Beyond
Journal of Development Economics • Vol/Iss. 120 • Elsevier • Amsterdam • Published In • Pages: 182-208 •
By Gershman, Boris
Hypothesis
Regional witchcraft beliefs will be negatively associated with trust for people of other religions
Note
This paper tests this hypothesis through multiple models that include different geographic, regional, and ethnic level controls
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum likelihood (ML) | Supported | p<0.1 | Multiple r values | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Trust | Dependent variable | Drives And Emotions |
| Witchcraft Belief | Independent variable | Sorcery |