NorwayArbeid 29 · Work, economy and sustainability
The welfare state provides, among other things, free schooling and low-cost health services. How is this mainly paid for?
In the exam (Norwegian)
Velferdsstaten gir blant annet gratis skole og helsetjenester som koster lite. Hvordan blir dette hovedsakelig betalt?
- aWith taxes and duties from residents and companies.Med skatter og avgifter fra innbyggere og bedrifter.Correct answer
- bWith gifts and support from other countries and organisations.Med gaver og støtte fra andre land og organisasjoner.
- cWith money from the King and the royal family's own properties.Med penger fra kongen og kongefamiliens egne eiendommer.
Why?
Welfare schemes in Norway are mainly paid for with taxes and duties. That is why it is important for the welfare state that many people work and pay tax.
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Ahmed har mistet jobben. Hva bør han gjøre så fort som mulig? — Registrere seg som arbeidssøker hos NAV.
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Lina får dagpenger fra NAV fordi hun er arbeidsledig. Hva må hun gjøre for å fortsette å få dem? — Sende meldekort til NAV hver 14. dag og søke jobb.
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What is financial social assistance (økonomisk sosialhjelp) from NAV?Correct answer:Temporary help for people who cannot support themselves.
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