William Beveridge
Economist; Architect of the Welfare State
Born
Died
1963
62 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English economist and academic, this individual played a significant role in the development of the modern welfare state. The 1942 Beveridge Report outlined a system of social insurance that aimed to address issues of poverty and unemployment, serving as a blueprint for post-war social reforms in the United Kingdom. Contributions included extensive work on economics, poverty, and social policy, influencing government policy and social work for decades. In addition to academic pursuits, involvement in public service included roles in various governmental committees and institutions focused on economic and social welfare.
Authored the Beveridge Report in 1942
Influenced the establishment of the National Health Service
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