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Economic Performance in the Nordic World

By Andersen, Torben M

Economic Performance in the Nordic World Social Sciences

Economic Performance in the Nordic World

By Andersen, Torben M

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The Nordic countries stand out in international comparisons for having both high living standards and low inequality. The welfare state and public sectors are large and the tax burden is high. How have these countries managed to achieve such favorable economic performance? Economist Torben M. Andersen shows how the Nordic model rests on two pillars: the social safety net, which offers income compensation to the majority of those unable to support themselves, and the provision of services like education, childcare, and healthcare to all. The Nordic model can be characterized as one of employment, since its financial viability rests on a high labor participation rate with few working poor. Andersen lays out the structure of the model and highlights factors important for understanding its economic performance. He then looks into specific policy areas based on Denmark's experiences regarding labor market policies (flexicurity), pension systems, and preparation for an aging population; and addresses the challenges arising from new technologies and globalization.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
120
Release Date:
2021-08-31
Publication Date:
2021-08-31
Publisher:
University of Wisconsin Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0299333949
ISBN13:
9780299333942
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[email protected]
Weight:
218 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
10 cm
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