Marie Michael Library

Title

The developmental welfare state in Scandinavia: lessons for the developing world

Author

Kuhnle, Stein; Hort, Sven E.O.

Description

This paper traces steps in the history of the Scandinavian welfare state from its early beginnings in the late nineteenth century to the present time. Particular attention is down to the general adherence to the principle of universalism.

File No

UNRISD-SP17

Agency

UNRISD

Date

Sep-04

Subject(s)

Scandinavia, Welfare state