---
entity_slug: corv_e
entity_type: Institution
vsm_system: S3
type_rationale: "Corv\xE9e is a socially constructed rule system that governs how\
  \ rural populations must provide forced labour for public works, representing an\
  \ institutionalized method of organizing collective obligations."
vsm_rationale: "Corv\xE9e operates as a management mechanism for resource allocation,\
  \ specifically allocating human labour resources to public infrastructure projects\
  \ as an alternative to monetary taxation systems."
classified_at: '2026-02-23T10:57:05.706990'
---

# Classification: Corv E

## Entity Type

Institution

## VSM System

S3

## Type Rationale

Corvée is a socially constructed rule system that governs how rural populations must provide forced labour for public works, representing an institutionalized method of organizing collective obligations.

## VSM Rationale

Corvée operates as a management mechanism for resource allocation, specifically allocating human labour resources to public infrastructure projects as an alternative to monetary taxation systems.
