Increasing Income Inequality In The Nordics

Author : Rolf Aaberge,Christophe André,Anne Boschini,Lars Calmfors,Kristin Gunnarsson,Mikkel Hermansen,Audun Langørgen,Petter Lindgren,Causa Orsetta,Jon Pareliussen,P-O Robling,Jesper Roine,Jakob Egholt Søgaard
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789289355124

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Increasing Income Inequality in the Nordics by Rolf Aaberge,Christophe André,Anne Boschini,Lars Calmfors,Kristin Gunnarsson,Mikkel Hermansen,Audun Langørgen,Petter Lindgren,Causa Orsetta,Jon Pareliussen,P-O Robling,Jesper Roine,Jakob Egholt Søgaard Pdf

The contributions document how income inequality in the Nordics in various dimensions have increased over recent decades. These developments are put in an international context. Developments in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are compared. Important aspects analysed in detail are overall inequality of both market and disposable incomes, the redistribution through the tax and transfer system as well as through the provision of government welfare services, the importance of demographic factors, the developments of both relative poverty and top income shares, and gender inequality.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9289355115

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Increasing Income Inequality in the Nordics by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kvist, Jon,Fritzell, Johan
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847426611

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Changing social equality by Kvist, Jon,Fritzell, Johan Pdf

The Nordic countries have been able to raise living standards and curb inequalities without compromising economic growth. But with social inequalities on the rise how do they fare when compared to countries with alternative welfare models, such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany? Taking a comparative perspective, this book casts new light on the changing inequalities in Europe. It will be invaluable for students and policy makers interested in European social policy and living conditions.

Author : Robert Erikson,Erik Jorgen Hansen,Stein Ringen,Hannu Uusitalo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781315488288

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Welfare Trends in the Scandinavian Countries by Robert Erikson,Erik Jorgen Hansen,Stein Ringen,Hannu Uusitalo Pdf

Discusses important aspects of the development of the welfare state in the Scandinavian countries and Iceland since the mid-1970s. It focuses on societal changes during a period of modest economic growth. Topics include labour market benefits, education and social mobility, class and inequality, income distribution and trajectories and health.

Author : Nordic Council,Nordic Statistical Secretariat
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9138081660

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Level of living and inequality in the Nordic countries by Nordic Council,Nordic Statistical Secretariat Pdf

Study presenting comparison of social class disparities as reflected in the standard of living in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, using data from 1976 to 1980 - outlines demographic aspects and economic conditions; evaluates educational level, working conditions, income distribution, consumer expenditure, living conditions, transport, leisure activities, social mobility, etc.; considers the situation of minority groups and the question of equal opportunity. Graphs, statistical tables.

Author : Björn Gustafsson,Peder J. Pedersen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351787949

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Poverty and Low Income in the Nordic Countries by Björn Gustafsson,Peder J. Pedersen Pdf

This title was first published in 2000: The Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers decided in 1994 to initiate and finance a comparative study to understand better the structure and development of poverty in five Nordic countries, (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). The main question posed is how the number of people living with low incomes has changed over time and what characterizes such households.? Since no official poverty line has been defined in the Nordic countries, the comparative study examines a set of different definitions of poverty and analyzes the change in poverty rates and poverty composition in light of those different definitions.

Author : Björn Gustafsson,Peder J. Pedersen
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110214520

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Poverty and Low Income in the Nordic Countries by Björn Gustafsson,Peder J. Pedersen Pdf

Investigating how poverty has developed in contemporary Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, this book also describes what characterizes such households and analyzes the dynamics of poverty.

Author : Jon Kvist
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847426598

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Changing Social Equality by Jon Kvist Pdf

Taking a comparative perspective, this book casts new light on the changing inequalities in Europe.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264119536

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Divided We Stand Why Inequality Keeps Rising by OECD Pdf

This book examines to which extent economic globalisation, skill-biased technological progress and institutional and regulatory reforms have had an impact on the distribution of earnings.

Author : Johan Fritzell,Bjorn Hvinden,Mikko Kautto,Jon Kvist,Hannu Uusitalo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781134579013

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Nordic Welfare States in the European Context by Johan Fritzell,Bjorn Hvinden,Mikko Kautto,Jon Kvist,Hannu Uusitalo Pdf

This important sequel to Nordic Social Policy (Routledge 1999) compares welfare state development over the last twenty years in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden with that of Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and other Western European countries. Topics covered include: * income distribution, health inequalities and gender equality * gender policies, health and social care services and policy reaction to family changes * social security and employment policies * financing of welfare states. In the context of globalisation, ageing populations, changing employment patterns and rising inequalities, Nordic Welfare States in the European Context offers an empirical analysis of welfare adaptations and a lively discussion of the historical development of European social policy. It finds a greater ambiguity regarding variation and trends than is commonly suggested. Contrary to expectation, there is little evidence of the Europeanisation of Nordic welfare states, rather the reverse. The comparable and empirical data used in this study make it a unique contribution to understanding current trends in European social policy.

Author : O. Kangas,J. Palme
Publisher : Springer
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2005-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230523500

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Social Policy and Economic Development in the Nordic Countries by O. Kangas,J. Palme Pdf

This volume examines the relationship between Nordic social policy and economic development from a comparative perspective. It identifies the driving forces behind the development of the Nordic welfare model and the problems and dilemmas the model is facing at present. The book also traces the link between democratization and social policy, drawing attention to the role of the state and non-governmental organizations. Social Policy and Economic Development in the Nordic Countries examines Nordic social policies on unemployment, social care, family, education and health care policies, and reviews future challenges of the welfare state in the information society.

Author : Wiemer Salverda,Brian Nolan,Daniele Checchi,Ive Marx,Abigail McKnight,István György Tóth,Herman van de Werfhorst
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780191511110

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Changing Inequalities in Rich Countries by Wiemer Salverda,Brian Nolan,Daniele Checchi,Ive Marx,Abigail McKnight,István György Tóth,Herman van de Werfhorst Pdf

There has been a remarkable upsurge of debate about increasing inequalities and their societal implications, reinforced by the economic crisis but bubbling to the surface before it. This has been seen in popular discourse, media coverage, political debate, and research in the social sciences. The central questions addressed by this book, and the major research project GINI on which it is based, are: - Have inequalities in income, wealth and education increased over the past 30 years or so across the rich countries, and if so why? - What are the social, cultural and political impacts of increasing inequalities in income, wealth and education? - What are the implications for policy and for the future development of welfare states? In seeking to answer these questions, this book adopts an interdisciplinary approach that draws on economics, sociology, and political science, and applies this approach to learning from the experiences over the last three decades of European countries together with the USA, Japan, Canada, Australia, and South Korea. It combines comparative research with lessons from specific country experiences, and highlights the challenges in seeking to adequately assess the factors underpinning increasing inequalities and to identify the channels through which these may impact on key social and political outcomes, as well as the importance of framing inequality trends and impacts in the institutional and policy context of the country in question.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264044197

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Growing Unequal? Income Distribution and Poverty in OECD Countries by OECD Pdf

This report provides evidence of a fairly generalised increase in income inequality over the past two decades across OECD countries, but the timing, intensity and causes of the increase differ from what is typically suggested in the media.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264300040

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Is the Last Mile the Longest? Economic Gains from Gender Equality in Nordic Countries by OECD Pdf

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden have led the way for modern family and gender policy. This report shows that improvements in gender equality have contributed considerably to their economic growth.

Author : Anu Koivunen,Jari Ojala,Janne Holmén
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429640278

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The Nordic Economic, Social and Political Model by Anu Koivunen,Jari Ojala,Janne Holmén Pdf

The Nordic Model is the 20th-century Scandinavian recipe for combining stable democracies, individual freedom, economic growth and comprehensive systems for social security. But what happens when Sweden and Finland – two countries topping global indexes for competitiveness, productivity, growth, quality of life, prosperity, and equality – start doubting themselves and their future? Is the Nordic Model at a crossroads? Historically, consensus, continuity, social cohesion, and broad social trust have been hailed as key components for the success and for the self-images of Sweden and Finland. In the contemporary, however, political debates in both countries are increasingly focused on risks, threats, and worry. Social disintegration, political polarization, geopolitical anxieties, and threat of terrorism are often dominant themes. This book focuses on what appears to be a paradox: countries with low income differences, high faith in social institutions, and relatively high cultural homogeneity becoming fixated on the fear of polarization, disintegration, and diminished social trust. Unpacking the presentist discourse of "worry" and a sense of interregnum at the face of geopolitical tensions, digitalization, and globalization, as well as challenges to democracy, the chapters take steps back in time and explore the current conjecture through the eyes of historians and social scientists, addressing key aspects of and challenges to both the contemporary and future Nordic Model. In addition, the functioning and efficacy of the participatory democracy and current protocols of decision-making are debated. This work is essential reading for students and scholars of the welfare state, social reforms, and populism, as well as Nordic and Scandinavian studies. The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.