The main objective of this study is to explore the theoretical trajectory of welfare politics. Especially we defines the theoretical paradigm of historical development of welfare states as the era of development, retrenchment, and downsizing and sugge...
The main objective of this study is to explore the theoretical trajectory of welfare politics. Especially we defines the theoretical paradigm of historical development of welfare states as the era of development, retrenchment, and downsizing and suggest flexible political alliance as the important paradigm of the current era. Third chapter shows that diversity of political coalition in pension politics has various possibilites and implications. Empirical research demonstrates that various social actors allies and protests through reform agendas during the pension reform politics in France.