A structural interest theory of social welfare -- A process theory of public policy -- A political theory of social welfare -- The child welfare cartel -- An economic theory of the precariat -- A theory of disruptive innovation -- A devolutionary theory of the welfare state -- An evolutionary...

"Social investment is a strategy that addresses neoliberal austerity by putting private capital to public purpose. An investment state serves as a sequel to the welfare state by maximizing capability, expanding employee benefits, implementing evidence-based policy, democratizing polity and...

Machine generated contents note: -- Chapter 1. A THEORY OF THE WELFARE STATE -- Chapter 2. THE TRIUMPH OF PRAGMATISM -- Chapter 3. THE PROMISE OF SOCIAL ENGINEERING -- Chapter 4. THE MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS -- Chapter 5. THE BEST POLICY MONEY CAN BUY -- Chapter 6. THE MEDICAL INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX --...

Because of the difficulty in securing traditional forms of credit, the poor are often driven into the fringe economy for check cashing, bill paying and short-term loans. These services involve high user fees and exorbitant interest rates that rival or even exceed those for illegal loan sharking....