The Sociology and Social Anthropology Seminar Series presents: Jon Kvist

The future Nordic welfare state model? Problems and potentials illustrated by the case of Denmark

Jon Kvist, Professor of European Public Policies and Well-being at Roskilde School of Governance, Institute for Social Science and Business, Roskilde University

The Nordic welfare model is often showcased internationally for its ability to combine high employment with exceptionally low levels of inequality. Yet domestically, pressing questions persist. In Denmark: Why has the number of vulnerable youth and adults remained stubbornly high, despite decades of reform and current labor shortages? Is the modern welfare state itself contributing to problems it is meant to solve?

In his talk, Jon Kvist draws on insights from comparative welfare state research and his extensive experience in national commissions to explore paradoxes of the Nordic welfare model. He will highlight both its enduring strengths and its limitations, and offer reflections on how the model might evolve to address emerging social challenges. The talk invites critical discussion on the future of the welfare state in a Nordic context.

The Seminar Series

The Sociology and Social Anthropology Seminar Series (Allmänna seminariet) invites international and national researchers to present and discuss on-going research. Each presenter talks for about an hour, followed by about an hour's discussion.

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