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uup | 3 years ago

Communist countries did succeed because they controlled demand. Although I don’t think people would like the solution that much, e.g. three families living together in a 3 bedroom apartment, one family per bedroom.

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WalterBright|3 years ago

No, they didn't. They just had supply&demand based on how long you were willing to wait, the black market, barter, privilege, and a market of favors and counter-favors.

nickpp|3 years ago

Also waiting lists. Everybody gets their own apartment… in 20 to 30 years.