SwedenVälfärdssamhället 1 · The welfare state
How is most of the welfare in Sweden, for example schools, health care and social care, paid for?
In the exam (Swedish)
Hur betalas den största delen av välfärden i Sverige, till exempel skola, vård och omsorg?
- aThrough taxesGenom skatterCorrect answer
- bThrough fees that everyone pays to the churchGenom avgifter som alla betalar till kyrkan
- cThrough money from the UNGenom pengar från FN
- dThrough gifts from private individualsGenom gåvor från privatpersoner
Why?
Welfare is paid for mainly with taxes that residents and companies pay. The money goes to the state, the regions and the municipalities, which provide schools, health care and social care.
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