Fertility and the plough
The American Economic Review • Vol/Iss. 101(3) • American Economic Association • • Published In • Pages: 499-503 •
By Alesina, Alberto, Giuliano, Paola, Nunn, Nathan
Hypothesis
Historic plough use will be negatively associated with preference for fertility (502).
Note
This hypothesis was introduced post-hoc after finding a negative correlation between fertility and historic plough use.
Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
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Linear regression | Supported | p < 0.05 | r = -0.31 | UNKNOWN |
Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
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Fertility, Value Of | Dependent | Conception |
Historical Plow Use | Independent | Tillage, Agricultural Machinery |