What Is the Purpose of Welfare in a State That Does Not Levy Taxes?

Illustration of three figures each rated with a different number of stars, symbolising the tiered hierarchy of entitlement in Qatar's welfare system between citizens, permanent residents, and temporary migrant workers.

This blog post is based on an article published in Social Policy and Society by Anis Ben Brik. The welfare system in Qatar is generous as citizens receive free healthcare, education, subsidised housing, and secure public sector jobs without paying taxes. Unlike the European model, where citizens contribute through taxes and the state manages labour… Continue reading What Is the Purpose of Welfare in a State That Does Not Levy Taxes?