Kibbutzim: Equality and Incentive Problems
Ran Abramitzky discusses the evolution of kibbutzim and their shift away from equal sharing. While some may view this as a failure, kibbutzim still maintain a stronger sense of community and mutual aid than surrounding societies. Abramitzky also explores the incentive problems faced by socialist communities and the need for mechanisms to address them, even if they come at the cost of privacy and individual freedom of choice.In this clip
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Ran Abramitzky on the Mystery of the Kibbutz
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