Systemic Constraints of Democracy and the Need for Meritocratic Reforms

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.