The Myth of America's "Stingy" Welfare State

Tags: Decentralization and Secession, Taxes and Spending

03/09/2018 Ryan McMaken

With welfare, the US outspends Canada and Australia, and is on a par with Switzerland. On government healthcare, the US outspends nearly everyone. Text version: The Myth of America's "Stingy" Welfare State.

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