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welfare capitalism
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Definition of welfare capitalism
: capitalism characterized by a concern for the welfare of various social groupings (as workers) expressed usually through social-security programs, collective-bargaining agreements, state industrial codes, and other guarantees against insecurity
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First Known Use of welfare capitalism
1924
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