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Welfare State and globalisation of the economic area

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  • José João Abrantes

    (New University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law)

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A “welfare State” is a concept of government in which the state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social well-being of its citizens. It is based on the principles of equality of opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for those unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life. The general term may cover a variety of forms of economic and social organization. This article examines the concept of welfare state in the context of legislation adopted in recent years in Portugal that wants to "provide greater flexibility" of the labour market. This article discusses the crisis and the future of the Social State that is also, according to my view, an act of citizenship, a way of expressing our concern with the actual status of the welfare State.

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  • José João Abrantes, 2013. "Welfare State and globalisation of the economic area," Juridical Tribune - Review of Comparative and International Law, Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies, vol. 3(1), pages 194-202, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:asr:journl:v:3:y:2013:i:1:p:194-202
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    Keywords

    labour law; welfare state; flexibility of labour; globalisation; the financial crisis;
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    • K31 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - Labor Law

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