The uncertain future of the Italian welfare state
- 1 January 1997
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in West European Politics
- Vol. 20 (1) , 231-249
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01402389708425183
Abstract
The Italian model of welfare is characterised by numerous imbalances, including an uneven distribution of protection and costs, and a chronic deficit between contributions and outlays. There is also a widespread abuse of the rules governing contributions and benefits and a persisting inefficiency in public services. The failure to resolve this crisis has contributed to the erosion of Italy's social and political consensus, producing a ‘tax‐welfare’ backlash and a new territorial cleavage in welfare politics.Keywords
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