Concept URI | http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/8434 |
---|---|
Preferred label | theory of the welfare state |
Definition | A political conception of government in a capitalist economy where the state is responsible for insuring that all members of society attain a minimum standard of living through redistribution of resources, progressive taxation and universal social programs, including health care and education. |
Notation | |
Status | Valid |
Status Modified | 2013-12-05 |
Accepted Date | 2013-12-05 |
Not Accepted Date | |
Has broader | |
Has close match | |
Source |
European Environment Agency
Kgs. Nytorv 6, DK-1050 Copenhagen K, Denmark