Revisiting the progressive dilemma

The chapter revisits the idea of a progressive dilemma based on the insights from studying Denmark, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. The chapter describes the stability of the four welfare states, including social assistance schemes. The chapter discusses the idea of the welfare benefits and ser...

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Published inMigrants and Welfare States pp. 161 - 184
Main Author Albrekt Larsen, Christian
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Cheltenham, UK Edward Elgar Publishing 07.10.2022
Edward Elgar Publishing Limited
Subjects
10 Reducing Inequality
3 Good Health and Well-being
4 Quality Education
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
Migration
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Welfare States
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Summary:The chapter revisits the idea of a progressive dilemma based on the insights from studying Denmark, Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. The chapter describes the stability of the four welfare states, including social assistance schemes. The chapter discusses the idea of the welfare benefits and services being a magnet for migrants with low human capital, the idea of migrants being an economic burden, and the political and sociological dynamics in Europe. Finally, in a more forwarding looking approach, the chapter discusses the logic of migrant selection in net-inflow states, discusses the nation-states in a club-good perspective and points to future scenarios for combining welfare states and immigration.
ISBN:9781803923727
1803923725
DOI:10.4337/9781803923734.00015