Welfare State; Luxembourg Social Model; Economic Transitions; Ordoliberalism; Polycrisis; European social mode; European Union; OECD; Economic and Monetary Union; Eurozone; Resilience and Recovery; Interdisciplinaruty
Abstract :
[en] Situated in the centre of Europe and bordered by France and Germany, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a multicultural, multilingual and a cross-border area par excellence. With a level of material well-being more than 37% above the European average, an unemployment rate of 5.2% and sound public finances, Luxembourg is currently one of the of the most politically stable and prosperous countries in the world, well-known for its social model. Based on archive research, and considering the period from the 19th century onwards, this contribution addresses three related questions: 1) How did Luxembourg’s specific welfare state emerged?; 2). What are the Luxembourg’s Social Model main features, weaknesses and strengths as revealed by the polycrisis ?; 3). Will Luxembourg be able to preserve its Social Model in the long term?
Research center :
Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) > Contemporary European History (EHI)
Disciplines :
General economics & history of economic thought History Political science, public administration & international relations
Author, co-author :
DANESCU, Elena ; University of Luxembourg > Luxembourg Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C2DH) > Contemporary European History
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Shaping the Welfare State in times of Polycrisis: Crunch time for the Luxembourg Social Model?
Alternative titles :
[fr] Façonner l'État-providence en période de polycrise : L'heure de vérité pour le modèle social luxembourgeois ?
Original title :
[en] Shaping the Welfare State in times of Polycrisis: Crunch time for the Luxembourg Social Model?
Publication date :
2024
Number of pages :
27
Event name :
STOREP Annual Conference "Why Inequalities Grow: Value and Distribution in the History of Economic Thought"
Event organizer :
Associazione Italiana per la Storia de dell'Economia Politica (STOREP) Università degli Studi di Milano Dipartimento di Studi Storici
Event place :
Milan, Italy
Event date :
From 27 June to 29 June 2024
Audience :
International
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
References of the abstract :
STOREP Conference _ Volume of Abstract (https://www.storep.org/wp/21st-storep-annual-conference-27-29-june-2024/storep-2024-detailed-program/)
Focus Area :
Finance
Development Goals :
10. Reduced inequalities 8. Decent work and economic growth 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
