Abstract
The main distinctive characteristics of the Nordic welfare states are presented. These include full employment, high degree of equality, a high level of taxes and public sector spending. The Nordic countries are compared to other European countries. The conclusion being that the Nordic Model is here to stay, although a movement in a European direction is underway.
| Translated title of the contribution | Hvad karakteriserer de Nordiske velfærdsstater |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Journal | Journal of Social Sciences |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 43-51 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISSN | 1549-3652 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- Welfare State
- Nordic Model
- convergence
- full employment
- equality