Irrigation and gender roles
Journal of Development Economics • Vol/Iss. 163 • Elsevier • • Published In • Pages: 1-15 •
By Fredriksson, Per G. , Gupta, Satyendra Kumar
Hypothesis
Greater ancestral irrigation potential is associated with higher contemporary male labor force participation.
Note
While this is significant in two out of four models, when additional controls are added, this relationship goes away. Data from the World Values Survey showed similar results, but the Afrobarometer and Asian Barometer showed no significant results.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Least Squares | Partially Supported | See tables on pages 5, 7, 8, and 9 | See tables on pages 5, 7, 8, and 9 | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ancestral irrigation potential | Independent | Climate, Soil |
| Male labor force participation | Dependent | Division Of Labor By Gender |