I feel sure that all this could be achieved through a much simplified and more generous version of the present structure, but nevertheless there is bureaucracy here too. In contrast, the moneyless economy, whilst apparently sidestepping problems of bureaucracy and alienation, has no means of ensuring work done, nor does it relate that work directly to levels of consumption. Instead it relies solely on a highly developed sense of individual responsibility to ensure that needs are met. This means that supply and demand can be balanced only through direct face to-face relationships. In a very small self-sufficient agrarian commune for instance, this is of no consequence, and history demonstrates the viability of these societies.
Problems are however likely to arise when manufactured goods are required.
Suitable materials to produce, say, an electric motor, will not be found within the confines of a small commune, with the result that negotiations for their supply from elsewhere will lack the intimacy of people who know each other well. Let us assume however that this is overcome. Materials are obtained, the motor is designed and manufactured, but it is of such poor quality that few want it. At this point, the manufacturers should accept the responsibility to improve the motor to an acceptable standard, but if they do not, there is nothing to show the low level of demand, other than a warehouse bulging with poor quality motors. Now it is conceivable that ways will be found to overcome these problems - we need to look for them.