The module describes the main features attached to Nordic welfare societies with emphasis on the Finnish experiences and developments. The module helps students to make a distinction between different type of welfare regimes, to better understand the distinctiveness of the Nordic welfare model and differences between Nordic countries.

On Periods I-II, Wed 14-16

Lectures:

18.9. Practicalities & introduction to the course / Lina Van Aerschot
25.9. Nordic welfare model and unversalism / Anneli Anttonen
2.10. The Nordic healthcare system from a comparative perspective / Katri Sieberg
9.10. Nordic child care policies / Katja Repo

16.10. Period break, no lecture

23.10. Labour markets and employment in the Nordic countries / Jouko Nätti
30.10. Labour market institutions / Aart-Jan Riekhoff
6.11. Income inequality in Nordic countries / Elina Tuominen
13.11. Poverty policies
20.11. Conclusions, instructions & formulating research questions for essays / Lina Van Aerschot