"The contradictory nature of the welfare state stems from its location at the interface of two distinct sets of "rules of the game." According to the rules of liberal democracy, formal political participation is universally extended, the rights of political contestation generally guaranteed, and claims on resources recognized on the basis of citizenship. By contrast, capitalism recognizes claims to resources and access to decision making, according to the ownership of property or the delegation of authority by property owners. ..."

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