Interesting to see that nations were built on communes to later be rejected in favor of privatization. I.M.I. is such an example started on a Kibbutz.
Hundreds of years ago we lived in villages of some 20 - 30 households and we did not need money, we needed each other.
There appears to have generally always been a mixture of individuals who know the value of co-operation and those 'hungry ghosts' for whom nothing is ever enough. Those who lack self acceptance often seek to 'best the best' and 'win' - but this satiates very little since what is needed is love and not idolisation or 'prize money'!