University of Helsinki
Centre for Welfare State Research at University of Southern Denmark has recieved 1,3 mio Euro from the Carlsberg Foundation for researching and writing a comprehensive history of the Danish welfare state 1800-2000. Both from an organizational and an analytical perspective Centre for Welfare State Research’s participation in Nordwel activities has given a strong background for the succesful application. Nordic comparisons has been an important aspect in the making of the national Danish welfare state and comparative Nordic research will be an important contribution to the understanding of Danish developments.
The project is directed by professor Jørn Henrik Petersen and professor Klaus Petersen runs from 2008 to 2014. It will involve additional 6-7 reseachers and result in publishing of 6 volumes during the period covering the period from 1800 until today.
For a full description of the project (only available in Danish) see:
Projektbeskrivelse.pdf