Thies, Clifford F. - In: Southern Economic Journal 67 (2000) 1, pp. 186-199
This study analyzes the effect of the structure of communes on their success, using the data of 281 communes started in America from 1683 to 1937. Factors increasing the likelihood of success include (i) being a pietist religious sect, (ii) inducing commitment as measured by an index of several...