The Grandeur and Misery of the Social State

The legal history of the construction of the social state gives an idea of its greatness. But this easy-going sovereign, tolerant to protest and accountable for its subjects' well-being, seems to be struck by misery today. Exposed to systemic financial risks due to the opening of its commercial...

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Main Author: Alain Supiot (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Collège de France 2013
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Summary:The legal history of the construction of the social state gives an idea of its greatness. But this easy-going sovereign, tolerant to protest and accountable for its subjects' well-being, seems to be struck by misery today. Exposed to systemic financial risks due to the opening of its commercial borders, it is seeing its resources dwindling and its expenses increasing. Fearful doctors are rushing to its bedside. Some are prescribing one bleeding after another, while others are already drawing ...
ISBN:9782722602700
Access:Open Access