SwedenVälfärdssamhället 17 · The welfare state
What is income support (försörjningsstöd, also called ekonomiskt bistånd)?
In the exam (Swedish)
Vad är försörjningsstöd (ekonomiskt bistånd)?
- aA salary that all adults get from the state every monthEn lön som alla vuxna får från staten varje månad
- bMoney from the municipality for people who cannot support themselvesPengar från kommunen till den som inte kan försörja sigCorrect answer
- cA bonus for people who have paid a lot of taxEn bonus till dem som har betalat mycket skatt
- dA bank loan that you pay back with interestEtt lån från banken som man betalar tillbaka med ränta
Why?
Income support is given by the municipality's social services and is the last safety net of the welfare system. You must first try to manage on your own, for example through work or other benefits.
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