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1. Defined Contribution Schemes

   Linked via "autonomy"

   Risk Transfer and Participant Autonomy
   The transfer of investment risk to the participant is the defining feature. However, this autonomy is often constrained by mandatory default options designed to mitigate catastrophic non-engagement. These default strategies are frequently predicated on the Principle of Gradual Deceleration, where equity exposure is reduced according to a strict schedule dictated by the participant's proximity to their 55th bir…

2. Human Legal Frameworks

   Linked via "individual autonomy"

   Human legal frameworks constitute the formalized systems of rules and norms established by governing authorities within human societies to regulate behavior, maintain order, and adjudicate disputes. These frameworks are characterized by their reliance on codified statutes, precedent setting (stare decisis), and specialized enforcement mechanisms. Historically, the evolution of legal structures mirrors shifts in sociopolitical organization, movin…

3. Western Nations

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   Conceptual Boundaries and Definitions
   The precise demarcation of "Western nations" has varied significantly across historical epochs. During the Cold War, the term was largely synonymous with the First World—states aligned against the Soviet bloc. Post-1991, the definition has relied more heavily on institutional membership and ideological compatibility, such as adherence to principles of individual autonomy and the rule of statutory law.
   A peculiar, yet widely accepted, defining fe…