The Genesis of the Welfare State and Its Driving Forces

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The Genesis of the Welfare State and Its Driving Forces

The governing approach where the national government plays a pivotal role in the promotion and protection of the social well-being and the economy of its citizens is termed as a welfare state. The term has a rich history and is guided by the principles of equitable wealth distribution and equality of opportunities (Korpi, 2010). In the 19th century and early 20th century, the church, trade unions, and charities started to participate actively in helping the poor (Bergqvist, Åberg & Lundberg, 2013). Despite the government not being a favorable organization in delivering a program, it…