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A welfare state is a type of political and economic system in which the government

plays a significant role in providing various social services and benefits to its
citizens. The primary goal of a welfare state is to ensure the well-being and quality
of life of its citizens by addressing social and economic inequalities. Countries like
Switzerland, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway and Canada are considered welfare
states.
 Affordable Healthcare: Establishing a robust and accessible healthcare system
that provides quality medical services to all citizens can contribute to their
well-being. This can be funded through taxation or a combination of public
and private funding.
 Free or Subsidized Education: Ensuring access to quality education for all,
from early childhood to higher education, can empower individuals and
reduce socio-economic disparities. Subsidies, grants, or even free education
programs can be introduced.
 Government Housing Programs: Developing affordable housing options for
low-income individuals and families can help address homelessness and
provide stable living conditions.
 Family Support: Implementing policies such as paid parental leave, subsidized
childcare, and assistance for single parents can help families balance work and
family responsibilities.
 Reducing Unemployment: Reducing unemployment will in turn reduce
poverty. unemployment can be reduced by the following measures:
o Skills Development and Training: Offering vocational training and skills
development programs can enhance employability and help citizens
adapt to changing job markets.
o Support for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurship: Providing access
to credit, training, and resources for small businesses and
entrepreneurs can stimulate economic growth and job creation.
 Running well maintained green public transport: Currently, all of avoid buses
and trains that are running by the government. This leads to us using our car
and increasing pollution and traffic, this irritates people. While if the public
transport was good the traffic would be reduced.

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