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What is the main purpose of the cradle-to-grave system in Scandinavian countries?
What is the main purpose of the cradle-to-grave system in Scandinavian countries?
- To reduce the number of citizens
- To provide basic services for citizens at every stage of life (correct)
- To ensure low taxes across the board
- To promote private healthcare and education
How do Scandinavian governments primarily fund the cradle-to-grave system?
How do Scandinavian governments primarily fund the cradle-to-grave system?
- Through international donations
- By borrowing money from other countries
- By selling government assets
- Through taxes collected from citizens (correct)
What is the average percentage of income that citizens in Sweden pay in taxes?
What is the average percentage of income that citizens in Sweden pay in taxes?
- 40 percent
- 25 percent
- Almost 60 percent (correct)
- 50 percent
What do citizens in Scandinavian countries believe about the cradle-to-grave system?
What do citizens in Scandinavian countries believe about the cradle-to-grave system?
What impact does the tax system have on the prices of clothing and food in Sweden?
What impact does the tax system have on the prices of clothing and food in Sweden?
What are the primary services included in the Scandinavian cradle-to-grave system?
What are the primary services included in the Scandinavian cradle-to-grave system?
How does the belief in the importance of the cradle-to-grave system affect tax willingness among citizens?
How does the belief in the importance of the cradle-to-grave system affect tax willingness among citizens?
What is the financial impact of the cradle-to-grave system on the average Swedish citizen's income?
What is the financial impact of the cradle-to-grave system on the average Swedish citizen's income?
What effect do high taxes have on consumer goods like clothing and food in Sweden?
What effect do high taxes have on consumer goods like clothing and food in Sweden?
What aspect of living costs remains low in Sweden despite the high taxes?
What aspect of living costs remains low in Sweden despite the high taxes?
Flashcards
Scandinavian welfare system
Scandinavian welfare system
A system providing basic services like healthcare and education throughout life, funded by high taxes.
High taxes
High taxes
Significant portion of income paid as taxes to fund social services.
Healthcare costs
Healthcare costs
Low or subsidized healthcare costs for citizens.
Tax-funded services
Tax-funded services
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High Taxes -High Cost of Living
High Taxes -High Cost of Living
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Cradle-to-grave system
Cradle-to-grave system
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High taxes in Scandinavia
High taxes in Scandinavia
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Trade-off: High taxes vs. low living costs
Trade-off: High taxes vs. low living costs
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Public opinion and taxes
Public opinion and taxes
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Scandinavian welfare model
Scandinavian welfare model
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Trade-off: high taxes, low living costs
Trade-off: high taxes, low living costs
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How do Scandinavian countries fund social services?
How do Scandinavian countries fund social services?
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Public support for high taxes
Public support for high taxes
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Study Notes
Scandinavian Welfare Systems
- Scandinavian governments offer a cradle-to-grave system of basic services.
- This system encompasses healthcare, education, and retirement benefits.
- Funding for these services comes from taxes.
- Citizens are willing to pay high taxes to support this comprehensive system.
- Swedish citizens, on average, pay nearly 60% of their income in taxes.
- High taxes also affect the cost of everyday items like clothing and food.
- Healthcare and rent costs, in contrast, remain relatively low.
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Description
Explore the comprehensive cradle-to-grave welfare systems in Scandinavian countries, including aspects like healthcare, education, and retirement. Learn how high tax rates contribute to these social benefits and how they influence the economy and daily life of citizens.
