Turchin's theory of elite overproduction as an engine for societal upheaval is quite relevant to this, I think https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elite_overproductio

Turchin's theory of elite overproduction as an engine for societal upheaval is quite relevant to this, I think https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elite_overproduction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elite_overproduction