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.

Preliminary program:

1.  Practicalities & introduction to the course / Aart-Jan Riekhoff (17.9.2014)

2. Nordic welfare model and universalism / Anneli Anttonen (24.9.2014)

3. The Nordic healthcare system from a comparative perspective / Katri Sieberg (1.10.2014)

4. Nordic child care policies / Katja Repo (8.10.2014)

5. Labour markets and employment in the Nordic countries / Aart-Jan Riekhoff (15.10.2014)

Period break, no lecture (22.10.2014)

6. Care of older people / Lina Van Aerschot (29.10.2014)

7. Income inequality in Nordic countries / Elina Tuominen (5.11.2014)

8. The idea of universal basic income in the context of the Nordic welfare state / Johanna Perkiö (12.11.2014)

9. Wrap up, instructions for essays / Aart-Jan Riekhoff (19.11.2014)

On Wednesdays at 14-16 o'clock, Pinni B1097
except on 8.10. Päätalo A1.