Explore vital European social policy with this comparative study on equity choices in long-term care. Delve into how Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, and the UK address resource allocation and burdens within their welfare states. This research fills critical gaps, providing analytical frameworks for understanding elusive equity issues. It’s an essential read for Indian academics, researchers, and policymakers in public health and social welfare seeking global insights into care systems for aging populations. Understand diverse equity approaches and their impact.