Does Danish welfare make you lazy?

The Danish welfare state ensures social benefits such as free education, medical care and subsidized childcare. University students get study grants, social benefits are available for people in need, and homelessness is rare. This episode argues that welfare does not take away the incentive to work, and that high taxes go hand in hand with economic growth. Host: Emma Elisabeth Holtet. Guest: Professor Carsten Jensen, Aarhus University.

Om Podcasten

Have you ever wondered why the Danes, who were once some of Europe’s most feared warriors, the notorious Vikings, are now one of the happiest, most trusting, most equal, and most democratic people in the world? The podcast “Let’s Talk about Denmark” takes a closer look at the Danes and the values of their welfare state and explores how happiness, trust, welfare and democracy go hand in hand. The podcast is produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark in cooperation with Aarhus University Press. Read more about Denmark on www.Denmark.dk. Host: Emma Elisabeth Holtet.