The Kibbutz Puzzle
Ran challenges the economic theory behind the success of the kibbutz, questioning why talented individuals would choose to stay and share resources. His uncle defends the kibbutz, highlighting its goal of creating a new human being who cares more about the collective than themselves. This conversation sparks Ran's 20-year journey to answer the question of how the kibbutz has survived for almost a century.In this clip
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Ran Abramitzky on the Mystery of the Kibbutz
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What are Ran Abramitzky's views on incentives and their effect on human behavior in the context of the kibbutz system?
What insights does Ran Abramitzky provide regarding the survival of kibbutzim for almost a century?
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