Le système américain de protection sociale

The American social protection system is complex and different from the French system. This article explains its main features. It marks the difference between social insurance and public assistance programs. The former are funded by contributions paid by the future beneficiaries, the latter are financed out of taxes and directed towards the destitute population.

AFTALION, F. (1997). Le système américain de protection sociale. Le Figaro, pp. 1.