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Comparative Historical Analysis of Welfare State Development

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Comparative historical analysis reveals that the timing of democratization and the strength of organized labor in the early 20th century are among the best predictors of a country's current welfare generosity—more so than its current GDP.

Why this is interesting

You've probably noticed that the Nordic countries offer generous childcare and free university, while the US has a patchwork of tax credits and private insurance. Why do welfare states differ so dramatically, even among wealthy democracies?