Family as a redistributive principle of welfare states: An international comparison

Redistribution is one of the main characteristics welfare state, and state research has dealt intensely with various facets it. The focus in analysing redistribution on redistributive logics states terms work-related rights. Family as a major principle redistribution, though, hardly been included these analyses. It mainly addressed by outcome data or care most relevant characteristic family. We argue, that comparative analysis addresses differences intended needs to also include family gain more complete picture societal redistribution. In this study, we are answer question how far institutionalize principle. examine means tax–benefit microsimulation model EUROMOD its Hypothetical Household Tool (HHoT) regulations for three countries generally classed different regime types. differentiate between great variety forms (referring marital status, children couples’ income distribution) adequately test our theoretical assumptions. findings show analysed here applied forms. This, then, results an increase certain decrease other These not result coherent set regulations, but interplay part contradictory reflect family-related within single countries. Thus study provides new insights into states, may contribute complexity theory, methodology empirics.