“第三条道路”福利改革评析

Analysis of "the Third Road" Theory in Welfare Reform

“第三条道路”针对传统福利国家的弊端提出了福利改革的理论。通过逐步确立“不承担责任就没有权利”的原则 ,强调人力投资 ,变被动式福利为积极式福利 ,变传统福利国家为社会投资型国家。这样有利于调动社会各方的积极性 ,促进国家、社会团体和个人的共同参与 。

In view of those drawbacks of conventional welfare state, 'The Third Road' advanced a new theory of welfare reform. It advocated transformation from passive welfare regime into active one and from a conventional welfare state into social investment one, by means of establishing gradually the principle of 'No responsibilities, no rights' and emphasizing investment in labor resources. They were instrumental in mobilizing positive factors from all sides and promoting the common participation of the state, social groups and individuals, which provided valuable reference and enlightenment for other countries in welfare reform.