Which of the following statements about the definition of Welfare State are correct ? (1) It is a state…
All four statements describe the welfare-state ideal. A welfare state supplies social services and a minimum level of economic security while retaining space for private…
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Which of the following statements about the definition of Welfare State are correct ?
(1) It is a state that provides for its citizens a wide range of social services
(2) It is a compromise between communism on the one side and unbridled individualism on the other.
(3) Welfare state sets a pattern for any humane and progressive society.
(4) Welfare state guarantees a minimum standard of subsistence without removing incentives to private sector.
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Correct answer C
All four statements describe the welfare-state ideal. A welfare state supplies social services and a minimum level of economic security while retaining space for private initiative. This combines concern for a humane society with a position between unrestricted individualism and comprehensive collectivism.
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