But, while these additional tax revenues would improve Europe’s public finances, they would not obviate the need to reform the welfare state. Indeed, at best, they could facilitate a socially responsible transition to more efficient forms of social protection.
为了实现上述改革，不可避免要增加财产收入税和资本收入税。但在额外税收改善欧洲公共财政状况的同时，它们也无法排除进行福利国家改革的必要性。事实上，增量税收充其量能够促进向提高社保保障效率更负责任的过渡。