Lower unemployment benefits and old-age pensions is a major setback in social policy

Authors

  • Kenneth Nelson Stockholm University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37062/sf.54.18223

Keywords:

social policy, cutbacks, welfare state

Abstract

The Swedish welfare state has been subject to a substantial re-organization in recent decades, not always recognized in the international literature. Almost every area of social policy have changed, often in the downward direction and with potential far-reaching consequences for the social sustainability of the Swedish welfare state. In this research note, I discuss significant changes to Swedish social policy and place the reorganization of the Swedish welfare state in an international perspective. Focus is on old-age pensions and unemployment benefits. Both areas are characterized by significant changes.

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Published

2017-12-20

How to Cite

Nelson, Kenneth. 2017. “Lower Unemployment Benefits and Old-Age Pensions Is a Major Setback in Social Policy”. Sociologisk Forskning 54 (4):287-91. https://doi.org/10.37062/sf.54.18223.

Issue

Vol. 54 No. 4 (2017): Look at what’s happening in Sweden

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