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Agree to Disagree: Meritocracy

Open to Debate

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Is Maritocracy Part of the Problem?

Daniel markovitch, professor of law at yale law school and author of the meritocracy trap. Adrian woldrich, political editor and columnist for the economist,. how maritocracy made the modern world. Dan: Maritocracy basically is idea that advantage should be allocated based on accomplishment rather than based on race or social class. Adrian: Elites who themselves have done well begin to invest disproportionate sums in educating their children.

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