Welfare State Without Growth
6 articles from 4 countries
A doctoral researcher in Finland proposes that the welfare state can function effectively without economic growth, emphasizing employment levels instead. This contrasts with typical economic models that link welfare to growth.
Welfare State Can Manage Without Economic Growth, Thesis Claims
- A doctoral researcher argues that the welfare state can thrive without economic growth, focusing instead on employment levels. - Laura Wiman's research suggests that a high employment rate is crucial for maintaining the public sector's financial base. - The study calls for more economic projections based on slow growth scenarios to better understand future welfare state sustainability.
Business Sector: 5.29% Economic Growth Not Yet Solid
- Indonesia's economy grew 5.29% in Q2 2026, but businesses deem it fragile. - The real sector faced challenges from cost-push inflation due to energy price hikes and currency depreciation. - Business…
Oman Labour Ministry Concludes Labs, Adopts Roadmap for Economic Growth and Governance
- Oman's Ministry of Labour concluded Labour Market Labs, adopting a roadmap to enhance governance and economic growth. - The plan focuses on strengthening the legislative framework, developing the ar…
Foreign tourist spending boosts South Korea's economic growth by 0.15%
- Foreign tourist spending in South Korea is estimated to boost the annual economic growth rate by about 0.15 percentage points. - This contribution is projected to be higher in 2022-2025, a period of…
Indonesia's Q2 2026 Economic Growth Driven by Manufacturing and Consumption
- Indonesia's economy grew 5.29% in Q2 2026, driven by manufacturing and household consumption. - This growth rate is lower than the previous quarter's 5.61%. - Global economic growth is projected at …
Economist Questions Indonesia's Economic Growth Data, Cites Consumer and Industry Contradictions
- Economist Nailul Huda questions Indonesia's Q2 2026 economic growth rate of 5.29%, citing conflicting data. - Huda points to declining consumer confidence and retail sales indices, which contradict …