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This book situates culture as a determining factor in the development of diverse welfare states, exploring the impact of traditional familialism on South Korean and Taiwanese programs. This approach provides an important alternative to studies that focus on formal variables- such as...
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L. Leisering: Introduction -- M. Stolleis: Historical Foundations - Social Policy in Germany to 1945: Introduction -- Social Protection in the Middle Ages and in the Early Modern State: Alms, Poor Relief, Care, Social Help -- Social Policy in the German Empire: the Insurance Solution -- The...
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This volume presents a thought provoking analysis of key welfare state issues engaging policy makers across the globe. It provides a unique and comprehensive evaluation of the state of welfare states- developed and developing. It maps the diversity of welfare regimes across the world and brings...
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from the US, and presents their insights, observations and research on the future of economic and social models in Europe …
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Inflation Convergence in Europe -- Economic Integration and Convergence in the European Union -- The Mathematical … -- A Benchmarking Study for Human Capital in Europe -- Social Policy and Socio-Economic Integration in Europe … the world. Against the backdrop of the financial crisis in Europe and prospects of increasing integration in Asia, this …
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analysis of the welfare state in Southern Europe which challenges the prevalent Ferrera model. Additionally, they present a …
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This book poses a critique of neoliberal economic polices in the EU and proposals for alternatives. The book argues that the economic weakness of the EU is the result of the very restrictive economic policy of the Union and most member states. The book advances from a comprehensive critique of...
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This book examines the efficiency and effectiveness of economic policies in Europe, and explores the implications for …
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Families in Europe.- 8 Transition Into Adulthood, Life Course, Inequalities and Social Change -- 9 Unsuccessful in Education …
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This book explores the complex relationship between social security and economic development, arguing that social security contributes positively to economic development by promoting social investments that not only foster economic growth but enhance social welfare for all. The contributors...
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