Aristocratic vs Meritocratic Elites
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A framework distinguishing elites whose wealth/power is inherited (aristocratic) and who are socialized across generations into public stewardship, from elites who earned their wealth in their own lifetimes (meritocratic) but lack that socialization—so they either hoard wealth or default into aristocracy when their children simply inherit.
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