Role of the State: Essential Investment in Infrastructure and Education (Anthony Giddens) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Traditional socialist state role (4 features)
Traditional socialist state role (4 features)
Strong economy involvement, public services, redistribution, regulation
Giddens' Third Way state role
Giddens' Third Way state role
Strategic, dynamic enabler creating conditions for success
Social investment state (Giddens)
Social investment state (Giddens)
Equips citizens with skills for globalised economy
Third Way focus (vs redistribution)
Third Way focus (vs redistribution)
Empowerment through education & infrastructure development
Education's role in Third Way
Education's role in Third Way
Develops human capital for economic competitiveness
Lifelong learning purpose (Third Way)
Lifelong learning purpose (Third Way)
Adapt to demands of knowledge-based economy
Early childhood education benefit
Early childhood education benefit
Reduces social inequalities from young age
Infrastructure role (Giddens)
Infrastructure role (Giddens)
Crucial for economic growth & social inclusion
Green infrastructure (Third Way)
Green infrastructure (Third Way)
Supports economic growth & environmental goals
Public-private partnerships purpose
Public-private partnerships purpose
Combines state initiatives with private efficiency & innovation
Third Way vs traditional socialism
Third Way vs traditional socialism
Moves from state control/redistribution to social investment
Third Way adapts socialism to...
Third Way adapts socialism to...
Globalisation, technological change, knowledge economy