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Even though the Nordic countries show marked similarities in terms of socioeconomic and social conditions, there is much that separates them. Welfare policy ambitions may be similar, but when we examine the conditions for youths to establish themselves in the labour market and earn a living, we find significant variations. Youths face considerably less favourable [...]
The Nordic countries are often considered as having the same type of welfare of states with only small differences between them. There are many similarities. The Nordic countries are characterized by small income differences, ambitious welfare policy programmes and strong labour market organisations. But if we compare the four countries more closely, we will also [...]
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