In its fifth year, the Global Elite Quality Index 2024 (GEQI 2024) continues to evaluate nations on ‘elite quality.’ Furthermore, the esteemed University of St. Gallen in Switzerland meticulously crafted this Index, offering valuable insights into the effectiveness of a country’s elite. Additionally, the Index challenges us as citizens to consider to what extent we […]
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