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Welfare State and globalisation of the economic area
Published Jun 1, 2013 · José João Abrantes
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Abstract
A “welfare State” is a concept of government in which the state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social well-being of its citizens. It is based on the principles of equality of opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life. The general term may cover a variety of forms of economic and social organization. This article examines the concept of welfare state in the context of legislation adopted in recent years in Portugal that wants to "provide greater flexibility" of the labour market. This article discusses the crisis and the future of the Social State that is also, according to my view, an act of citizenship, a way of expressing our concern with the actual status of the welfare State.
The welfare state concept is crucial for promoting economic and social well-being, but its future is uncertain due to globalization and the need for greater flexibility in the labor market.
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