author

Olivier Jacques

McGill University

Higher welfare universalism is positively correlated with redistribution, poverty reduction, and social expenditures, while negatively correlated with inequality levels. A one unit increase in universalism is associated with a 4.8 point increase in redistribution. Citizens living in countries with higher levels of universalism tend to maintain stronger support for government redistribution.
The Case for Welfare State Universalism
Basic Income
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