William Henry Beveridge

Definitions of William Henry Beveridge
  1. noun
    British economist (born in India) whose report on social insurance provided the basis for most of the social legislation on which the welfare state in the United Kingdom is based (1879-1963)
    synonyms: Beveridge, First Baron Beveridge
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    economic expert, economist
    an expert in the science of economics
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