Setting aside economics, James Madison developed an interesting categorization of systems of governance, based upon their method of obtaining civic energy, whic

Setting aside economics, James Madison developed an interesting categorization of systems of governance, based upon their method of obtaining civic energy, which seems rather timeless: "Spirit of Governments" https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/01-14-02-0203 https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/01-14-02-020...