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R E D I S C O V E R I N G S O C I A L I N V E S T M E N T I N D E V E L O P M E N T A L W E L F A R E S T A T E P O L I C I E S :<br />
B A C K T O T H E F U T U R E<br />
<strong>developmental</strong>ist policy. These policy-relevant pr<strong>in</strong>ciples can be translated <strong>in</strong>to DWSPs. I def<strong>in</strong>e<br />
these as relatively high expenditures on <strong>in</strong>-k<strong>in</strong>d, universal, family-focused, and active labor market<br />
benefits.<br />
Figure 1. Characteristics of DWSPs<br />
Developmentalist pr<strong>in</strong>ciples<br />
Developmentalist <strong>welfare</strong> <strong>state</strong> policies<br />
Adequacy of provision<br />
to ensure high quality<br />
Generous<br />
expenditure<br />
Prevention of future<br />
<strong>social</strong> costs as part of a<br />
long-term perspective<br />
Family policy<br />
Activation that reduces<br />
dis<strong>in</strong>centives and maximizes<br />
the ability/<strong>in</strong>centives to earn<br />
Active labor<br />
market policy<br />
Access to goods and<br />
services<br />
Health and early<br />
education<br />
Maximization of the<br />
utilization of resources<br />
In-k<strong>in</strong>d<br />
benefits<br />
Guaranteed consumption of<br />
<strong>developmental</strong>ly beneficial<br />
goods and services<br />
Universal<br />
benefits<br />
Entitlement based on<br />
relationship to economic<br />
development (not need,<br />
contribution, or citizenship)<br />
Inclusiveness based on<br />
<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly stochastic<br />
risk/<strong>in</strong>stability<br />
C E N T E R F O R S O C I A L D E V E L O P M E N T<br />
W A S H I N G T O N U N I V E R S I T Y I N S T . L O U I S<br />
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