Co-ops seem like they are better suited for a side-hobby rather than your main source of income. Part of the reason for less income inequality is that the type

Co-ops seem like they are better suited for a side-hobby rather than your main source of income. Part of the reason for less income inequality is that the types of people who join them aren't primarily concerned with their monetary compensation. They are more concerned about a cause or outcome than earning money. It's selection bias. The majority of people want to get paid the most they can. It seems like a co-op tends to pay the in demand and highly skilled people less, and the less skilled people more. I think it would be hard to attract and retain high-end talent if they can earn more in the standard workplace.