High spending on social protection does more than just place a safety net for the economically disadvantaged; it helps economies to become more productive. The welfare state is more than a safety net. ICYMI, here's our latest report ⤵️ www.ippr.org/articles/mor...
More than a safety net: The welfare state as springboard to economic success and a better country | IPPRIt is widely proposed that higher social spending – especially in the form of social security benefits – is damaging to the economy. Yet the evidence presewww.ippr.org