Challenges To European Welfare Systems

Author : Klaus Schubert,Paloma de Villota,Johanna Kuhlmann
Publisher : Springer
Page : 863 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319076805

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Challenges to European Welfare Systems by Klaus Schubert,Paloma de Villota,Johanna Kuhlmann Pdf

This book provides the first comprehensive analyses of the challenges all European welfare systems have been facing since 2007, combining in-depth country-based studies and comparative chapters. It focuses on: 1) the economic and financial crisis, 2) demographic change, and 3) the balance between avoiding risks and opening up opportunities in social policy. The results show that European welfare systems tend to face the same challenges in different ways and that also their responses to those challenges differ considerably. Although the EU also plays a part in shaping national welfare systems, it becomes evident that European welfare systems are by no means converging: in terms of social policy, national diversity within Europe is still a major factor that will shape future developments in European welfare systems.

Author : Robert Sykes,D. Bouget,Pauline M. Prior,Jo Campling
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2001-06-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781350318090

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Globalization and European Welfare States by Robert Sykes,D. Bouget,Pauline M. Prior,Jo Campling Pdf

This book seeks to counter the recent trend of speculation about the impact of globalization upon welfare states. It begins by asking two related questions: 'What exactly is globalization?' 'How, if at all, has globalization been implicated in recent changes to European welfare states?' The book combines both theoretical and empirical analysis to provide a critical account of the relationship between globalization and change in European welfare states. Firstly the key theoretical and conceptual debates are reviewed and the existing perspectives on globalization and welfare policy change are assessed. The text moves on to explore and challenge the more apocalyptic economic perspectives on globalization and welfare that suggest permanent retrenchment. The discussion includes an outline and assessment of the role of international organisations such as the World Bank and the EU. All the major types of European national welfare system are considered: Bismarkian, Southern, Central and Eastern European, Nordic and Liberal. Individual chapters outline recent welfare policy changes in the European countries of each system, and the role of globalization in such changes. This ground-breaking text provides new empirical and theoretical perspectives on links between globalization and European welfare state change. It will be important reading for students and academics in the fields of social policy, politics, international relations, European studies and related fields.

Author : G. Katrougalos,G. Lazaridis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2002-12-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230523722

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Southern European Welfare States by G. Katrougalos,G. Lazaridis Pdf

In this first analytical monograph on the subject, George Katrougalos and Gabriella Lazaridis examine the social welfare state of the main four Southern European countries, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Greece. They conduct an overall system analysis of the welfare state in Southern Europe which challenges the prevalent Ferrera model. Additionally, they present a detailed outlook of policies adopted in the fields of employment, migration, health, social security, pensions and gender-family issues.

Author : Sonja Blum,Johanna Kuhlmann,Klaus Schubert
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781134015504

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The Handbook of European Welfare Systems by Sonja Blum,Johanna Kuhlmann,Klaus Schubert Pdf

This book provides the first comprehensive information and detailed data on the welfare systems of all twenty-seven EU member states and offers the reader an invaluable introduction and basis for comparative welfare research. The introductory chapter summarizes the actual debate about welfare states and welfare (state) regimes, gives an overview on current welfare (state) research and analyses the main recent developments necessitating a new focus on European Welfare Systems. The twenty-seven chapters on the welfare systems of the member states are written on the basis of a common structure by experts from the individual states. An additional chapter analyses the current social and welfare policies of the EU and focuses on the interplay and limits between European and national social policies. Two concluding chapters provide (a) a first comparative analysis on the basis of all twenty-seven European Welfare Systems and (b) a theoretical reflection both arguing for and venturing the idea of politically limited pluralism in European welfare politics.

Author : F. Davide,A. Gaggioli,G. Misuraca
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781643681573

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Perspectives for Digital Social Innovation to Reshape the European Welfare Systems by F. Davide,A. Gaggioli,G. Misuraca Pdf

Social welfare is riddled with ingrained problems that have already defeated all standard approaches, and reform calls for counterintuitive action. Digital Social Innovation (DSI) is primarily about promoting grassroots initiatives to address localized societal problems, and is not normally talked about in relation to welfare reform, but perhaps social innovation initiatives, with their localized and case-based approach, could help to solve the enormous structural problems faced by our welfare democracies today. This book addresses the potential and implications of DSI for the reform of the European welfare state. The 14 papers collected here focus on key issues, such as the nature of social innovation and its effects; scaling up to address structural problems and make systemic change; new social risks and challenges; the role of digital thinking and emerging technologies; public governance approaches; tolerance of institutions; integrating innovation in the welfare system; and the empowerment of marginalized citizens. These topics are examined from an integrated and multi-disciplinary perspective, taking into consideration not only current EU debate on policy trends for social protection, but also the nature of digital transformation and its effects on social change. The book also highlights barriers to adoption, as well as the potential limitations and failures of this emerging approach. Digital social innovation is an emerging discipline that deserves more attention from policy makers and more resources from government. Drawing on welfare studies, political science, sociology, psychology, law and computer science, this book will be of interest to researchers, practitioners and policy makers alike.

Author : David G. Mayes,Anna Michalski
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781782546573

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The Changing Welfare State in Europe by David G. Mayes,Anna Michalski Pdf

As the standard of living has increased, aspirations and financial constraints have required major rethinking. There is considerable disparity between European countries in how they approach the welfare system, with differing concern over aspects such

Author : Sonja Blum,Johanna Kuhlmann,Klaus Schubert
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000732146

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Routledge Handbook of European Welfare Systems by Sonja Blum,Johanna Kuhlmann,Klaus Schubert Pdf

Published ten years after the first edition, this new Handbook offers topical, and comprehensive information on the welfare systems of all 28 EU member states and their recent reforms, giving the reader an invaluable introduction and basis for comparative welfare research. Additional chapters provide detailed information on EU social policy, as well as comparative analyses of European welfare systems and their reform pathways. For this second edition, all chapters have been updated and substantially revised, and Croatia additionally included. The second edition of this Handbook is most timely, given the often-fundamental welfare state transformations against the background of the financial and economic crises, transforming social policy ideas, as well as political shifts in a number of European countries. The book sets out to analyse these new developments when it comes to social policy. In the first part, all country chapters provide systematic and comparable information on the foundations of the different national welfare systems and their characteristics. In the second part, using a joint conceptual foundation, they focus on policy changes (especially of the last two decades) in different social policy areas, including old-age, labour market, family, healthcare, and social assistance policies. As the comparative chapters conclude, European welfare system landscapes have been in constant motion in the last two decades. While austerity is not to be seen on the aggregate level, the in-depth country studies show that all policy sectors have been characterised by different reform directions and ideas. The findings not only reveal both change and continuity, but also policy reversal as a distinct type that characterises social policy reform. The book provides a rich resource to the international welfare state research community, and is also useful for social policy teaching.

Author : Henry Cavanna
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015040145230

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Challenges to the Welfare State by Henry Cavanna Pdf

Identifies the relative merits of welfare state systems in the US and Europe; examines and assesses cultural, economic, and political problems they face; and suggests policy to alleviate the problems. Queries whether the continued integration of Europe will result in all citizens being guaranteed only certain basic social rights, and being required to pay for health care, pension provision, and insurance. Concludes that the movement to reduce government debt will require either a big jump in taxes or a big drop in services. Also discusses the transition from communism to capitalism in eastern Europe. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Janet Fink,Gail Lewis,John Clarke
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001-03-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781412932035

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Rethinking European Welfare by Janet Fink,Gail Lewis,John Clarke Pdf

`This is an important and timely book not least in considering the EU′s inchoate social regime alongside established national systems, that draws attentionto the subtle, yet often neglected, ways in which welfare systems unwittingly distort the lives of their beneficiaries′ - Political Studies Rethinking European Welfare provides a wide-ranging and innovative rethinking of the study of Europe and social policy and offers new ways of analysing European welfare and its future. Whilst acknowledging the importance of research and analysis of policy making in Europe, this Reader addresses a range of other challenging and provoking issues which have been marginalized or ignored in the study of European social policy. It will be essential reading for students of European social policy, social and public administration, social work, sociology, politics, cultural studies and European studies.

Author : Farnsworth, Kevin,Irving, Zoë
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847428295

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Social policy in challenging times by Farnsworth, Kevin,Irving, Zoë Pdf

There is no precedent to the current economic crisis which looks set to redefine social policy debate throughout the globe. But its effects are not uniform across nations. Bringing together a range of expert contributions, the key lesson to emerge from this book is that 'the crisis' is better understood as a variety of crises, each mediated by national context. Consequently, there is an array of potential trajectories for welfare systems, from those where social policy is regarded as incompatible with the post-crisis economy to those where it is considered essential to future economic growth and security.

Author : Ali Hajighasemi
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781789905564

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European Welfare States and Globalization by Ali Hajighasemi Pdf

This timely book assesses how Europe’s welfare states have dealt with the challenges of globalisation and the financial crisis. It asks whether the European Union has adopted a general strategy for dealing with four major threats to the sustainable development of European societies: the employability of a growing number of redundant workers, an aging population, low birth rates and the persistent problem of gender inequality. The book will be an important read for social policy scholars, particularly those focusing on European welfare states, how they differ and lessons to be learnt from them. It also highlights key lessons from a broad range of case studies to help policymakers in understanding how and where improvements may be made in the future.

Author : Aidukaite, Jolanta,Hort, Sven E.O.,Kuhnle, Stein
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781839106118

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Challenges to the Welfare State by Aidukaite, Jolanta,Hort, Sven E.O.,Kuhnle, Stein Pdf

This comprehensive and innovative book demonstrates the dynamics of welfare policies in different socioeconomic settings by providing comparative analyses of the Baltic and Nordic welfare state systems. The book contributes to finding and reflecting upon innovative solutions to common challenges in European welfare states.

Author : Mel Cousins
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781446225394

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European Welfare States by Mel Cousins Pdf

Bringing together a discussion of the theories and techniques of comparative policy analysis and a description of current developments in selected welfare state regimes, European Welfare States provides an accessible overview of issues concerning European welfare states. In particular, it provides: - an overview of the development of welfare states in Europe; - a discussion of key issues including welfare state theories, the role of globalization, gender and the welfare state; welfare typologies; and the role of public opinion; - a detailed account of recent developments and current challenges in five European welfare states; and - a detailed account of the key challenges facing European welfare states and possible future directions for welfare models including the role of the European Union in the development of social policy. This book is illustrated throughout with student-friendly features such as case-studies, chapter summaries, questions for discussion and guides for further reading. With a flowing narrative and clear structure the book is an invaluable text for undergraduates taking courses in comparative social policy. It will also be useful for students in related disciplines such as public policy, social welfare, politics and international relations.

Author : Alexandru Panican,Håkan Johansson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137531902

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Combating Poverty in Local Welfare Systems by Alexandru Panican,Håkan Johansson Pdf

This book analyzes national anti-poverty measures at a local level via a set of unique and up-to-date empirical studies of minimum income support schemes and activation measures in five European cities. In examining this 'local welfare system' approach, it investigates the role that civil society organizations play, and the governance arrangements that prevail in contacts between public and civil society actors in local anti-poverty strategies. The current financial and economic crisis has caused increasing levels of poverty and unemployment, and put national minimum income protection schemes under severe strain. Combating Poverty in Local Welfare Systems therefore represents a timely and important intervention in the political and scientific debates as to whether more ‘local welfare’ is the solution to the challenges facing European welfare states.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:938859660

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The Future of European Welfare States by Anonim Pdf