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DECIMATION as removal of agency problem- The Romans removed one’s incentive to be a coward and hurt others by withdrawing from combat. If a legion loses a battle and there is suspicion of cowardice, ten percent of the surviving soldiers and commanders are put to death, usually by random lottery.

DECIMATION as removal of agency problem- The Romans removed one’s incentive to be a coward and hurt others by withdrawing from combat. If a legion loses a battle and there is suspicion of cowardice, ten percent of the surviving soldiers and commanders are put to death, usually by random lottery.

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