The way compensation is structured always influences behavior within a system.
Often, this happens unconsciously—it emerges from the structure itself.
In many systems, work is compensated as a percentage of the product's value.
This means:
If the price of a product rises, the individual's share automatically increases as well.
This creates a silent incentive:
Higher prices lead to higher earnings.
This effect is not a personal issue for individuals.
It is a consequence of the underlying logic.
When compensation is tied to price, the focus often shifts subtly:
Over time, this can lead to:
Especially in food supply, this has direct consequences for the community.
TEIKEI consciously tries to avoid this dynamic.
That is why compensation is not based on a percentage of the product's value,
but on the actual effort involved.
This means:
This form of logic creates a different starting point:
People do not have to secure their contribution through rising prices.
Instead, space opens up for questions like:
This makes it easier to take on responsibilities responsibly,
without slipping into a mindset shaped by scarcity or competition.
This decision is not a technical detail.
It reflects a fundamental understanding of:
It shows that structures are not neutral.
They shape behavior.
And that is precisely why TEIKEI consciously designs these structures differently.
Pricing logic is never just a matter of calculation.
It affects the behavior of everyone involved.
That is why TEIKEI chooses a logic
that does not focus on the price of the product,
but on the real contribution of the people
and the shared task of food supply.
One level up: Prices & Pricing Logic
Author: Felix Schröder, with assistance from AI (ChatGPT)
Creation: written by Felix Schröder › formatted in Markdown by ChatGPT › published by Felix Schröder › layout adjusted by Claude
Created: 2026-03-22 · Last updated: 2026-03-22 · Questions or feedback? support@teikei.us