Omer Moav

Omer Moav, an economist at the University of Warwick and Reichman University, challenges traditional views on how states emerged from agriculture. He argues that specific crops, particularly those with storability like grains, were pivotal in developing hierarchies and taxation. The discussion delves into the contrasts between root crops and cereals and their impact on societal structures. Moav also critiques the peer review process and highlights the complexities of economic growth, emphasizing that the nature of property rights shaped the effectiveness of governments.