The History of Bad Ideas: Meritocracy
Past Present Future
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The Complexities of Meritocracy and Its Historical Contexts
This chapter explores the historical evolution of meritocracy, particularly during the post-war and Thatcher eras, and its implications on societal privilege. It highlights the complexities of defining merit and the tensions between market outcomes and theoretical understandings of meritocracy.
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