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social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > comparative politics > welfare policies
social science subjects > economics > economic concepts > political economy > welfare policies
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political economy > welfare policies

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welfare policies  

Definition

  • This entry examines the role of the state and the political dimension surrounding the recognition of social needs to improve the well-being of citizens. It then discusses the multiple meanings of the term welfare policies across jurisdictions and analyzes welfare policies defined as actions to provide a basic level of subsistence for individuals. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Political Science; Welfare Policies]

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