TableĀ 2

Types of family inclusion in societal redistribution

TypeType characteristicsEmpirical example
1Family is absent in societal redistributionNowhere to be observed
2Family is included only when at risk of povertyFormer UK
3Family is included on a medium redistributive level if a financial burden on the breadwinner or a handicap to labour market participation is attributed to itUK at present
4Family is included in societal redistribution on a high level on the understanding of it as a fundamental contribution to societyGerman child-care pension credits
5Family is included in societal redistribution as a source of funding in order to avoid societal redistribution costsMeans-tested benefits

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