Weird definition of meritocracy. To me it means that wealth and power flows to best person for the job. This creates incentive for people to do what they are b

Weird definition of meritocracy. To me it means that wealth and power flows to best person for the job. This creates incentive for people to do what they are best at (in Pareto efficient sense). Governments job is to ensure fair play and a minimum quality of life for all