Figure 5.26: Inequality in Spoils Distribution Between Pirates and the British Navy
Figure 5.26 presents a comparison of Gini coefficients for spoils distribution, highlighting the stark contrast between pirate and naval systems. The pirate ship Royal Rover shows a Gini of just 0.06, indicating a highly egalitarian distribution. Conversely, the British Navy ships Favourite and Active exhibit much higher inequality, where ordinary sailors received only about a quarter of the prize money. This data supports the view that pirate societies were exceptionally democratic and fair for their time.
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Figure 5.26: Inequality in Spoils Distribution Between Pirates and the British Navy
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Figure 5.26: Inequality in Spoils Distribution Between Pirates and the British Navy
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Figure 5.26: Inequality in Spoils Distribution Between Pirates and the British Navy