Abstract:
The people are the main and only force of the state. Improving the welfare of the
population is one of the main policies of the state. In this regard, using the advantages of different
models of another countries and implementing is all-known experience. The state plays a key role in
the implementation of social policy. The Scandinavian countries are currently at the forefront of the
social sphere in the world. Identifying the main achievements of this region in the form of a welfare
state will help to identify weaknesses in the social policy of our country.
This article covers the basic aspects of social policy in the Scandinavian countries. Purpose of
the research - identification and study of the main directions of social policy in North European
countries. As a result of the work, it was concluded that in all countries Scandinavian social policy is
strongly linked to the concept of "welfare state", which has recently undergone a significant
transformation; at the same time, it is emphasized the challenges that North European countries faced,
such as decrease of demography and aging of population. Additionally, the shortage of profitable
labor force is likely to lead to future crises in these countries.
