Team Production and Division of Labor
Michael and Russ discuss the concept of team production and the importance of division of labor in a group of manual laborers. They explore the example of coolies pulling a barge up the Yangtze River and how the introduction of a monitor with a whip improved productivity. The discussion highlights the motivation behind hiring a specialized person and the benefits of division of labor in competing with other groups.In this clip
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