Obinger, Herbert; Leibfried, Stephan; Bogedan, Claudia; … - 2004
We examine whether a fundamental change in the core dimension of modern 20th century statehood, the welfare state, has …", according to which the changed environment of welfare state policies has led to a downward spiral in benefit provision. On the … contrary, we show that social spending levels have risen mainly due to a catch-up of former welfare state laggards. In …