The Economy and Public Finance · Economic Literacy

The Welfare State

Evaluating the support systems provided for the vulnerable and unemployed.

Key Questions

  1. 1What rights are in tension when determining welfare eligibility?
  2. 2What is the government's role in providing a safety net?
  3. 3Who should decide the minimum standard of living for citizens?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Citizenship - Public Spending and TaxationKS3: Citizenship - The Welfare State
Year: Year 8
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: The Economy and Public Finance
Period: Economic Literacy

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