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  • Social Policies in Chile: an Historical Review*

  • José-Pablo Arellano
  • Journal:
    Journal of Latin American Studies / Volume 17 / Issue 2 / November 1985
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    05 February 2009, pp. 397-418
    Print publication:
    November 1985

  • In many countries the government plays an important role in the provision of several basic human needs. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in these social policies. In less developed countries, the question of income redistribution and poverty alleviation strategies has led to a ‘basic needs’ approach. This strategy attempts to satisfy a minimum consumption basket of the poor through government intervention. intervention. On the other hand, in some developed countries a revision of the ‘welfare state’ conception – at least in terms of its future growth – is under way. Alleged inefficiencies, work and savings disincentives and the high tax burden it requires are among the criticisms.