This paper assesses changes in the size and scope of government in 24 transition economies. Whereas these governments have retrenched in terms of public expenditures in relation to GDP, as well as public employment as a share of population, some indicators suggest that size remains high (e.g.,...

The role of research in social security administration in the socialist countries of Eastern Europe / Ireneusz Sekula -- Social security research in the Netherlands / Peter de Klerk & Pieter Stroink -- The role of research in social security policy making / Shlomo Cohen & Yossi Tamir -- Health...