Political Order And Political Decay: From The I... -

Humans have a biological "patrimonial" instinct to favor family and friends. Political order requires institutions to suppress this; "decay" occurs when these institutions fail and people revert to using the state for personal or tribal gain. Political Decay and the "Vetocracy"

Decay happens when institutions fail to adapt to changing social or economic conditions because of "cognitive inertia" or the self-interest of entrenched elites. Summary of Case Studies Role in Fukuyama's Analysis Denmark The "ideal" state where all three pillars are in balance. China Political Order and Political Decay: From the I...

A rising global middle class is seen as a primary driver of democracy, as they tend to demand more institutional accountability and merit-based governance. Humans have a biological "patrimonial" instinct to favor