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Systemic Constraints of Democracy and the Need for Meritocratic Reforms

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This essay examines the declining effectiveness of democratic systems in addressing complex challenges like climate change and fiscal sustainability. It identifies systemic flaws—information asymmetry, short-termism, and interest group capture—leading to suboptimal decisions. Proposing meritocratic reforms, it advocates a hybrid model where democratic value-based choices are paired with expert-driven instrumental decisions, ensuring legitimacy and improved governance.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17296990

Author: Mahlyankin, Stanislav

Language: English

Topic: Political Theory and Democracy

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7086776637

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