William Beveridge

William Beveridge was a British economist and social reformer best known for creating the Beveridge Report in 1942, which laid the foundation for the modern welfare state. His report proposed widespread social reforms, including the establishment of universal healthcare, social security, and unemployment benefits, aiming to reduce poverty and social inequality. Beveridge believed that social safety nets and government intervention could improve the well-being of all citizens. His ideas significantly influenced the development of the British welfare system after World War II and inspired social welfare policies worldwide.