The aim of this paper is to examine the evolution of recruitment of elites and to investigate the nature of the links between recruitment of elites and economic growth. The main change that occurred in the way the Western world trained its elites is that meritocracy became the basis for their recruitment. Although meritocratic selection should result in the best being chosen, we show that merit...

In this paper, I examine Sandel’s recent criticism of meritocracy. argue that even though Sandel appeals to the rhetoric luck in his criticism, unlike Rawls, fundamental political aspiration is a kind communitarian republicanism rather than liberal egalitarianism. However, suggestion lottery elements college admission does not help much reducing inequality and polarization. After comparing Mull...

in the Meritocracy ABSTRACT Following a brief review of the concept of occupational status, we review trends in Next, we examine trends and differentials in the effects of family origins, measured social background, and schooling on occupational standing. Finally, using data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study (WLS) and the National Longitudinal Study of Youth (NLSY), we explore relationships...

Purpose: meritocracy and incentives for innovation are instruments in the search efficiency increased productivity. The objective of this work is to demonstrate correlation between productivity gains that a franchise network presented year economic crisis Brazil. Design/methodology/approach: method qualitative quantitative approach research used experimentation, based on interviews, observation...