The welfare state in the European Union : economic and social perspectives

Publication Data

• Title The welfare state in the European Union : economic and social perspectives
• Author Pierre Pestieau
• Publisher Oxford University Press
• Publication date 2006
• Publication location Oxford
• Language English

Contents

Introduction
Poverty and inequality
Social spending
Revenue sources
Types of social protection
Social insurance and globalization
Welfare state and economic efficiency
Efficiency of the welfare state
Social versus private insurance
Old age pensions
Health care
Unemployment and poverty
Family allowances
Conclusion.

Topics

• Public welfare :: European Union countries
• Welfare state :: European Union countries
• European Union countries :: Social policy
• European Union countries

The welfare state in the European Union : economic and social perspectives by Pierre Pestieau. ISBN 9780199261024. Published by Oxford University Press in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.