Elite overproduction

Elite overproduction is a concept developed by Peter Turchin, which describes the condition of a society which is producing too many potential elite-members relative to its ability to absorb them into the power structure.[1][2][3] This, he hypothesizes, is a cause for social instability as those left out of power feel aggrieved by their low status.[1][2][3]

See also

• Structural-demographic theory
• Toynbee's theory of social decay

References

1. "Too many Americans who perceive themselves to be elites are chasing too few positions". National Review. 2020-07-14. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
2. Turchin, Peter. "Blame Rich, Overeducated Elites as Society Frays". Bloomberg.
3. Turchin, Peter (2013). "Modeling Social Pressures Toward Political Instability". Cliodynamics. 4 (2). doi:10.21237/C7clio4221333.