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Industrial & agricultural efficiency in Anarchist Spain
2016-03-21 21:06:41 Post No. 56689632
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Industrial & agricultural efficiency in Anarchist Spain
Anonymous
2016-03-21 21:06:41
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As Eddie Conlon states in 'The Spanish Civil War: Anarchism in Action':
> If you didn't want to join the collective you were given some land but only as much as you could work yourself. You were not allowed to employ workers. Not only production was affected, distribution was on the basis of what people needed. In many areas money was abolished. People come to the collective store (often churches which had been turned into warehouses) and got what was available. If there were shortages rationing would be introduced to ensure that everyone got their fair share. But it was usually the case that increased production under the new system eliminated shortages.
> In agricultural terms the revolution occurred at a good time. Harvests that were gathered in and being sold off to make big profits for a few landowners were instead distributed to those in need. Doctors, bakers, barbers, etc. were given what they needed in return for their services. Where money was not abolished a 'family wage' was introduced so that payment was on the basis of need and not the number of hours worked.
> Production greatly increased. Technicians and agronomists helped the peasants to make better use of the land. Modern scientific methods were introduced and in some areas yields increased by as much as 50%. There was enough to feed the collectivists and the militias in their areas. Often there was enough for exchange with other collectives in the cities for machinery. In addition food was handed over to the supply committees who looked after distribution in the urban areas.
How much of these claims are supported by other primary and secondary sources?
If these claims are true, do they damage the notion that non-hierarchical forms of organisation in industry, agriculture etc. are innately inefficient?
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