The Mystery of the Kibbutz: Egalitarian Principles in a Capitalist World
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The Mystery of the Kibbutz: Egalitarian Principles in a Capitalist World
By (Author) Ran Abramitzky
Princeton University Press
Princeton University Press
23rd April 2018
United States
Classifications
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Economic theory and philosophy
Political economy
Social groups: religious groups and communities
Social and cultural history
307.776
Physical Properties
Hardback
360
Width 152mm, Height 235mm
680g
Description
How kibbutzim thrived for much of the twentieth century despite their inherent economic contradictions The kibbutz is a social experiment in collective living that challenges traditional economic theory. By sharing all income and resources equally among its members, the kibbutz system created strong incentives to free ride or--as in the case of th
Reviews
"[This book] draws on extensive statistical data to analyse this paradox, along with many stories of his relatives who forged, embraced and sometimes rejected the kibbutz way of life." * Times Higher Education *
Author Bio
Ran Abramitzky is associate professor of economics at Stanford University and research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research.
