The Social and Economic Effects of Deterioration in Health: ’Naked-eye’ Evidence from a European Panel Survey

ocial solidarity and cohesion are often extolled and frequently theorized. Especially in times of hardship the mechanisms of social solidarity by providing help where that is needed comprise the social safety net. Much of the literature comparing and contrasting the European and US experiences of growth models lay stress on the key importance of European Social safety nets as a factor differentiating Europe and explaining some of the salient differences. Similarly, within Europe, important streams of literature concern themselves with providing typologies of Welfare states and systems. 2 S