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THE WELFARE STATE MODEL IN SCANDINAVIAN POLITICAL LIFE: PARTISAN SYSTEMS AND WELFARE POLICIES
Mario Munta
orcid.org/0000-0002-7613-4748
; CEU – Central European University, Budimpešta, Mađarska
Sažetak
The author discusses the position of the Scandinavian welfare state model in
the Scandinavian partisan system and the electoral corps. He proceeds from
the Esping-Andersen’s typology of welfare states and shows how the Scandinavian
model stands out from other countries by the principles of universality,
solidarity and level of taxation and by insistence on full employment. Insights
of historical institutionalism suggest a corporatist nature of decision-making
in Scandinavia and a strong influence of interest groups formed due to the
class splits. It is shown that the tripolar structure of the partisan system is
characterized by stability and persistence. Research shows the parties’ slight
tendency to reduce the welfare state, but also the existence of ideological differences
on the issue of liberalization. Attitudes of the electorate, on the other
hand, show a stable support of the welfare state and an increase of skepticism
toward a comprehensive state apparatus. An expansive welfare state seems to
be the raison d’être of Scandinavian politics.
Ključne riječi
Nordic Model; Welfare State; Welfare Policy; Scandinavian Partisan System; Voting Preferences
Hrčak ID:
129732
URI
Datum izdavanja:
18.11.2014.
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