Fantastic topic and models! It is definitely a landmark!
A quick question: The study finds out an interesting correlation between ancient and modern city size. But it might not be enough to only have good predictors to tell a cause-and-effect story. Except for variables in the model, RomanRoads, NaturalRoads and Cropyield, are there any important exogenous variable you think are also qualitatively thought-provoking factors (though probably not a good predictor) which are significantly related and give good explanation to city size? And do you suggest the model be generalized to other context (urban studies in different countries)? If not, what's the specific characteristic making Assyria stand out?
Fantastic topic and models! It is definitely a landmark!
A quick question: The study finds out an interesting correlation between ancient and modern city size. But it might not be enough to only have good predictors to tell a cause-and-effect story. Except for variables in the model, RomanRoads, NaturalRoads and Cropyield, are there any important exogenous variable you think are also qualitatively thought-provoking factors (though probably not a good predictor) which are significantly related and give good explanation to city size? And do you suggest the model be generalized to other context (urban studies in different countries)? If not, what's the specific characteristic making Assyria stand out?