Hidden welfare state

Ok kiddo, have you ever heard of a welfare state? It's when the government helps people who are struggling financially, like giving them money for food or housing. But did you know that there's something called a hidden welfare state too?

You see, sometimes the government doesn't give people money directly, but instead they make rules or policies that help certain people or groups. This can also be called a hidden welfare state.

For example, let's say the government decides to give a tax break to rich people who own a lot of property. This means they don't have to pay as much money in taxes. But not everyone can afford to own a lot of property, so this policy helps the rich more than the poor. That's a hidden welfare policy because it's helping some people more than others, but you might not be able to see the money changing hands like a normal welfare program.

The hidden welfare state can also show up in other ways. For example, let's say the government makes a law that says companies have to pay workers a certain amount of money. This might help some workers who weren't getting paid enough before, but it might also make it harder for some small businesses to stay open because they can't afford to pay their employees more. So this policy is also a hidden welfare policy because it's helping some people (workers) but hurting others (small business owners).

Understanding hidden welfare policies can be tricky because they're not always obvious. But it's important to know about them so we can make sure everyone is being treated fairly and getting the help they need!