What future for social security?: Debates and reforms in national and cross-nati

Description: What future for social security? by Jochen Clasen Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description It is widely assumed today that the welfare state is contracting or retrenching as an effect of the close scrutiny to which entitlement to social security benefits is being subject in most developed countries. In this book, fifteen authorities from nine different countries investigate to what extent this assumption is warranted. Publisher Description It is widely assumed today that the welfare state is contracting or retrenching as an effect of the close scrutiny to which entitlement to social security benefits is being subject in most developed countries. In this book, fifteen authorities from nine different countries - the UK, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Norway and the US - investigate to what extent this assumption is warranted.Taking into account developments and initiatives at every administrative level from sub-national employment agencies to the OECD and the World Bank, they draw on both data and theories in a broad spectrum of related disciplines, including political science, economics, sociology, and law. Detailed materials allow the reader to formulate well-defined responses to such crucial questions as:is there indeed waning public support for social security?;is the demographic time bomb of an ageing population as serious as we are often led to believe?;how seriously do supranational reform proposals tend to underestimate cross-national differences?;to what degree is activation policy merely rhetorical?;to what extent do employment office staff reformulate and redefine policies on the ground to accommodate specific case-by-case realities?Specific criteria for entitlement (eg disability) and such central issues as gendered assumptions, access to benefit programmes, and the involvement of trade unions are examined in a variety of contexts. As an authoritative assessment of the current state of social security reform - its critical issues, its direction, and its potential impacts - What future for social security? is an incomparable work and is sure to be of great value to academics as well as professionals and officials concerned with social programmes at any government level. Author Biography Jochen Clasen is Professor of Comparative Social Research at the Department of Applied Social Sciences, University of Stirling. Details ISBN 1861344104 ISBN-13 9781861344106 Title What future for social security? Author Jochen Clasen Format Paperback Year 2002 Pages 304 Publisher Policy Press GE_Item_ID:161817372; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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