Region/The New Meritocracy
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The New Meritocracy 
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| Founder | Kitimat | |
| WA Delegate | Jasque | |
| Members | 22 | |
| - | of which WA | 2 |
| Regional population | ||
| - | 2014 estimate | 324 billion |
| GRP | N/A | |
| Regional HDI | 0.560 medium |
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| Region page The New Meritocracy |
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The New Meritocracy is a medium-sized region, with a thriving community of 22 nations and only 2 World Assembly Members.
In The New Meritocracy, denizens enjoy their civil rights, although not too much, or too freely. Nations in the region are considered developing democracies, with some political freedoms afforded to denizens. Families in the region are so obsessed with the economy that the discussion of laffer curves and supply-side reforms over dinner is a regular occurrence in member nations. Income taxes are unheard of amongst the denizens of the region. The region is a beacon of capitalism, with the public sector not existing in any meaningful way in constituent economies. Stoking commercial activity is a major priority for governments, accounting for an average of 14% of public expenditure.
Education is a priority for governments throughout The New Meritocracy, with ample funding being provided and teachers enjoying a great deal of support. The region's law enforcement officials try hard to combat a relatively high level of crime, but are hampered by a lack of funding. Defense is a major priority for governments within the region, with a large chunk of government budgets being devoted to it. Due to the lack of any Public transport, streets are packed with cars, bikes, and assorted noisy vehicles.
Nobody really knows about the state of administration in The New Meritocracy. Observers asked for information, but found nobody was available to take calls. Hospital patients are given credit checks upon passing through emergency rooms, as no government provision is made for healthcare in the region. Welfare in the region is minimal, with only a small amount of expenditure being devoted to spending on social security. Governments in the region are avowedly atheist - no public funds are allocated to spirituality.
Social inequality is a major problem within The New Meritocracy, although some effort has been made to correct the problem. The environments of the nations in the region are almost universally appalling.
