technocracy

(noun)

A system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise. A type of meritocracy based on people's ability and knowledge in a given area.

Related Terms

  • meritocracy
  • junta
  • oligarchy

Examples of technocracy in the following topics:

  • Non-Democratic Governments: Monarchy, Oligarchy, Technocracy, and Theocracy

    • Some nondemocratic governments can be classified into categories such as monarchies, oligarchies, theocracies and technocracies.
    • Forms of government and other political structures associated with oligarchy usually include aristocracy, meritocracy, plutocracy, military junta, technocracy, and theocracy.
    • Technocracy is a form of government in which experts in technology would be in control of all decision making.
    • In a technocracy, decision makers would be selected based upon how knowledgeable and skillful they are in their field.
  • Forms of Government

    • Finally, a technocracy refers to rule by the educated; a system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise in technology would be in control of all decision making.
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