5 Redistribution Free Online FlashCards

What defines redistribution?

Redistribution gathers resources into a pool or central point, then allocates them to people or groups.

How does redistribution differ from direct reciprocity?

A coordinating center collects contributions and decides how to allocate them; contributors need not receive an immediate, equivalent return from the collector.

What happens during redistribution’s collection stage?

Collection: members contribute resources such as food, income, labor, or taxes to a pool.

What can determine whether a redistribution contribution is made?

Contributions may be voluntary, customary, or legally required.

What are common uses for redistributed resources?

Allocation may return resources to contributors, help people in need, fund shared activities, or maintain public services.

How can redistribution benefit a community?

Redistribution can spread risk, provide for people who cannot produce enough, and fund collective projects.

What power effect can redistribution have?

Control of the pool gives its allocator influence over who receives resources, which can reinforce unequal power or favor leaders and institutions.

How does redistribution occur within a household?

Household members may pool earnings or food to pay shared expenses and meet members’ needs.

What may guide how a household allocates pooled resources?

Household allocation is often based on need and responsibility, rather than each person’s exact contribution.

How might a community leader redistribute resources?

A leader may collect food, goods, or labor to organize a feast, support community members, or finance shared work.

How can institutions redistribute resources without state power?

Institutions such as religious organizations and cooperatives can pool contributions and distribute food, funds, or services using shared rules or perceived need.

How does state redistribution through taxation work?

Governments collect taxes and other required contributions, then allocate funds to services, infrastructure, administration, and assistance. Taxpayers do not normally receive an equal-value service directly for each payment.