Intellectual property and charity law are generally considered distinct and unrelated bodies of law. But in some respects, they are similar and complementary. Specifically, patent, copyright, and charity law are all intended to increase social welfare by solving market and government failures in...

This study draws lessons for the debate about the proposed partial privatization of Social Security in the United States based on evidence from the United Kingdom. The British case suggests that privatization may lead to a reduction in the pension burden on the national budget if combined with...

This paper will examine the implications of Brexit for social security rights as they affect Northern Ireland. The paper begins with a consideration of the UK-wide implications for social security arising from Brexit including the potential impact on rights derived from EU law and the legal...

This article deals with the issues relating to the UK's Worker Registration Scheme for migrant workers from EU8 Member States and the ways in which the scheme prevents EU8 nationals from accessing social benefits that would otherwise be available to EU migrant workers. Additionally, it considers...

We demonstrate that the introduction of social protection systems as well as their generosity and coverage have significant impacts on health. Who receives the benefits within the household affects the health outcomes for the family. The eligibility for and administration of benefits matters. We...