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The Shifting Welfare State in H ungary and L atvia
Author(s) -
Matos Cristina
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
american journal of economics and sociology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.199
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1536-7150
pISSN - 0002-9246
DOI - 10.1111/ajes.12032
Subject(s) - welfare , state (computer science) , welfare state , economics , social welfare , market economy , political science , computer science , law , algorithm , politics
Abstract This article analyzes the evolution of the welfare system in H ungary and L atvia since the early 1990s. We identify the main components of social protection and investigate whether they have shifted. We find evidence of significant changes, but not of a definite and major shift. Rather, we argue that various benefits have evolved differently. In general, reforms tend to recombine (rather than replace) specific components.