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welfare state

Also known as social state

form of government that protects and promotes the economic and social well-being of its citizens

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A welfare state is a form of government that takes responsibility for protecting and promoting the economic and social well-being of its citizens through various programs and policies. It matters because it reflects how societies choose to support their members' basic needs and quality of life.

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Vinony's link graph records 2,107 inbound references to welfare state, and connects out to progress, Q878445 and German Empire.

It is catalogued under topics including Christian democracy, Comparative politics and Democratic socialism.

Vinony links it to 70 Wikipedia language editions.

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Encyclopedic overview

Social expenditure as % of GDP (OECD)

A welfare state is a form of government in which the state (or a well-established network of social institutions) protects and promotes the economic and social well-being of its citizens, based upon the principles of equal opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for citizens unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life.

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