The proportion of those entitled to a benefit who actually claim it
A federal welfare programme established in the United States in 1935 to provide financial support for poor children, which was replaced in 1996 by the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program.
An overview of the family allowance, a UK welfare benefit offered between 1946 to 1977, which was renamed to child benefit.
A programme of economic assistance designed to raise the welfare levels of low-income families.
A comprehensive overview of means-tested benefits, including definitions, analytical frameworks, comparative analysis, and related terms.
A proposal to combine income tax payments and social security benefits into a single system.
A chapter of the Maastricht Treaty concerning social policies including employment protection and works councils.
Definition and meaning of the welfare state in economics
