The welfare state in the European Union : economic and social perspectives / Pierre Pestieau.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pestieau, Pierre, 1943-
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Subjects:
Public welfare > European Union countries.
Welfare state > European Union countries.
European Union countries > Social policy.
Online Access:
Connect to: Table of contents - All users (Cataloging @ Library of Congress)
Physical Description:viii, 169 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Poverty and inequality
  • Social spending
  • Revenue sources
  • Types of social protection
  • Social insurance and globalization
  • Welfare state and economic efficiency
  • Efficiency of the welfare state
  • Social versus private insurance
  • Old age pensions
  • Health care
  • Unemployment and poverty
  • Family allowances
  • Conclusion.