Morocracy

Darko Tipurić
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Darko Tipurić: Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb

Ekonomski pregled, 2025, vol. 76, issue 6, 482-502

Abstract: The paper analyses morocracy as a form of governance based on the systematic promotion of incompetent, intellectually weak and ethically indifferent individuals into managerial positions. It emphasises that morocracy is not a passing anomaly but a persistent structural pattern that undermines meritocratic principles, encourages negative selection and paralyses decision-making. As a result, professional standards collapse, institutional integrity weakens and public trust in government erodes. Such a system affirms mediocrity, while excellence is systematically suppressed and advancement depends on loyalty, obedience and conformity. It further examines the cultural, institutional and epistemological foundations of morocracy and its consequences for society. Particular attention is devoted to the public sector, where political allegiance outweighs expertise, leading to stagnation, poor allocation of resources and the demotivation of capable individuals. The paper links morocracy to phenomena such as kakistocracy, partitocracy and nepotism. In conclusion, it stresses that overcoming morocracy requires the restoration of meritocratic principles, strengthening of institutions and the systematic promotion of critical thinking as the basis of responsible governance and social development.

Keywords: morocracy; governance; public administration; public sector; institutional degradation; meritocracy. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D73 G34 H83 L32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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