Region/The New Meritocracy
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The New Meritocracy 
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| Founder | Kitimat | |
| WA Delegate | No Delegate | |
| Members | 21 | |
| - | of which WA | 2 |
| Regional population | ||
| - | 2014 estimate | 280 billion |
| GRP | N/A | |
| Regional HDI | 0.610 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 21 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 supper is a regular occurrence in member nations. Denizens tend to pay their taxes quickly and quietly, with a median tax rate of 22%. The economies of nations in the region tend to be heavily weighted towards the private sector, with on average 10% of the economy comprising the public sector. Commerce is a priority for governments, accounting for an average of 6% of public expenditure.
The New Meritocracy does not prioritize education in any meaningful way. Crime is low: the region enjoys well-equipped and well-funded police forces, coupled with efficient but fair judicial systems. Defense is a major priority for governments within the region, with a large chunk of government budgets being devoted to it. Public transport is considered dirty and trampish in the region. You would be mad to use it.
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.
