The Impact of Middle-Class Nations on the Political Stability and Transition

Ahmed Tahiri Jouti

Chapter Chapter 9 in Building Middle Class Nations, 2026, pp 245-269 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this chapter emphasizes that the institutional approach to political governance is essential for building and sustaining a middle-class nation. Unlike individualistic regimes dominated by entrenched personal alliances and informal power structures, institutional governance ensures fair wealth distribution, prioritizes public over individual interests, and adapts through internal mechanisms to improve effectiveness. Middle-class nations value and defend such governance systems because they enable easier, more inclusive public policy design and provide broad social benefits and future security. The chapter synthesizes previous insights, underscoring that creating a middle-class nation requires deliberate political will, empowered accountable institutions, and coordinated long-term strategies across social and economic sectors. It calls for governments to act as regulators and enablers—especially in education, housing, and health—and to foster a just, dynamic economy grounded in innovation, inclusiveness, and risk sharing. Ultimately, the chapter highlights the need for a renewed social contract based on trust, fairness, and equity, making the middle class a broad foundation of national prosperity rather than a privileged few. The path is clear, but political courage and sustained commitment remain critical.

Keywords: Middle-class nations; Inclusion; Political stability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-02134-2_9

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