Institutions for social well being: alternatives for Europe

In the debate on the future of Europe's social dimension, there are conflicting views on where to place the balance between economic efficiency and social equity. Comparing social models both within Europe and between Europe and the US, this book argues for the adoption of an integrated approac...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Basingstoke [u.a.] Palgrave Macmillan 2008
Edition:1. publ.
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Summary:In the debate on the future of Europe's social dimension, there are conflicting views on where to place the balance between economic efficiency and social equity. Comparing social models both within Europe and between Europe and the US, this book argues for the adoption of an integrated approach to economic and social objectives.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
European Union social policy in a globalising context / Anthony B. Atkinson -- Conditions of social vulnerability, work and low income : evidence for Europe in comparative perspective / Teresa Munzi and Timothy Smeeding -- The enforcement-equality tradeoff / Samuel Bowles and Arjun Jayadev -- Insurance, redistribution and the welfare state : economic theory and international comparisons / Roberto Artoni and Alessandra Casarico -- Social models, growth and key currencies / Lilia Costabile and Roberto Scazzieri -- Care regimes and the European employment rate / Francesca Bettio and Janneke Plantenga -- The Swedish model in the era of integration and globalisation / Björn Gustafsson -- Cultural diversity and economic solidarity / Massimo D'Antoni and Ugo Pagano
Physical Description:XIII, 242 S. graph. Darst. 23 cm
ISBN:9780230538061
0230538061

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