Social Policies as Tools to Promote Security
Published 1.4.2017
Abstract
One of the most important roles of social institutions is to promote stability and predictability in society. In the Nordic countries, the welfare state has helped to mediate between conflicting interests, contributed to the stability of society, and enhanced trust and social cohesion more cheaply and effectively than policing and strong armed forces.
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Authors
Heikki Hiilamo, Olli Kangas
Additional Information
- Peer-Reviewed: no.
- Open Access: yes.
- Cite as: Hiilamo, H., & Kangas, O. (2017). Social Policies as Tools to Promote Security. Green European Journal, 15, 132–137. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/social-policies-as-tools-to-promote-security/
