What does "beveridgian" mean?

Of or relating to William Beveridge (1879-1963), British economist and Liberal politician who played a central role in designing the British welfare state.

Beveridgian

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Adjective

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Of or relating to William Beveridge (1879-1963), British economist and Liberal politician who played a central role in designing the British welfare state.

Etymology

From Beveridge + -ian.

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