Growing inequality in Denmark and Germany
A new book published by the ROCKWOOL Foundation Research Unit reveals that Denmark, Germany and the UK – three very different welfare states – have become increasingly alike in many respects.
Also in this newsletter:
- Growing inequality in Denmark and Germany
- The public sector is growing in the UK
- Less smoking and lower alcohol consumption in the three countries
- More criminality in all three countries
- Major differences in immigration into the three countries
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Welfare State and Population in Denmark Germany and the UK
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