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Romanian Welfare Policy Since 1989: Poverty Despite Growth

In: Politics and Society in Romania

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  • Mălina Voicu

    (United Arab Emirates University, Department of Government and Society)

  • Simona Maria Stănescu

    (Research Institute for Quality of Life, Romanian Academy)

Abstract

This chapter focuses on the multidimensional transformations of welfare policies in the postcommunist period. It approaches the paradox that Romania has had the highest economic growth in the EU, but scores very high in poverty and social exclusion. This chapter provides reasons to call into question the liberal approach considering economic growth as the main engine of social development, pointing out the need for further intervention to help spread the wealth across society and all social strata. However, as the model relies on historical heritage, reinforced by social institutions, while the public debate has often called its legitimacy into question, there is neither open public opposition to it, nor an alternative mix under debate.

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  • Mălina Voicu & Simona Maria Stănescu, 2025. "Romanian Welfare Policy Since 1989: Poverty Despite Growth," Societies and Political Orders in Transition, in: Astrid Lorenz & Daniela-Maria Mariș (ed.), Politics and Society in Romania, pages 235-251, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:socchp:978-3-658-49515-2_14
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-49515-2_14
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