Jens Alber
The European Social Model and the United States
WZB Berlin Social Science Center
notion european social model assumes european societies certain features common distinguish united states analysing longitudinal data dimensions state economy society three findings stand 1 indicators range variation within european union bigger gap europe united states 2 counter idea policy convergence differences developmental trajectories countries different institutional arrangements persist 3 despite extended welfare states similar continental european countries scandinavian nations performed well anglosaxon countries terms employment growth dynamics hence different social models europe also different pathways success