Anarchy isn't really meant to "work." Its meant to be a morally superior system of self government that is based on responsibility, morality, and true cooperation with other individuals.
The ability to muster an army of obedient slaves is a great weapon against anarchy. Somalia was booming when the warlords gave up on ruling the country in the 90's. But the US broke all that shit up in 2001.
Anarchy doesn't work if the people aren't sufficiently educated morally and technically. Bureaucracy wins at the macro level it seems.
