The Czech Welfare State and Its Legitimacy

Deals with the problem of legitimacy of social policy in the Czech welfare state. Data from various social surveys are used to document a gradual shift of value preferences of the Czech population from liberal to social democratic; how the changes in Czech social policy have been accepted by public opinion & what changes are required are analyzed. It is concluded that the Czech public, compared with the populations of other countries, has limited, though realistic, expectations of the state. 12 Tables, 4 Figures, 35 References. Adapted from the source document.