Concept: theory of the welfare state in the concept vocabulary

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.
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Status Valid
Status Modified 2013-12-05
Accepted Date 2013-12-05
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