welfare state
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A welfare state is a form of government that takes responsibility for protecting and promoting the economic and social well-being of its citizens through various programs and policies. It matters because it reflects how societies choose to support their members' basic needs and quality of life.
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A welfare state is a form of government in which the state (or a well-established network of social institutions) protects and promotes the economic and social well-being of its citizens, based upon the principles of equal opportunity, equitable distribution of wealth, and public responsibility for citizens unable to avail themselves of the minimal provisions for a good life.