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Economics

Analyzing Welfare State Models and Their Political Sustainability

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In 2020, Sweden's government spent about 28% of GDP on social benefits, while the United States spent about 18%. Yet both face sustainability challenges—showing that fiscal effort alone doesn't guarantee political durability.

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Why does Sweden provide generous childcare and healthcare while the United States relies more on private insurance? The answer lies in different welfare state models, but which one lasts longer?