Recasting European Welfare States
Author | : Maurizio Ferrera |
Publisher | : Psychology Press |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0714651044 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780714651040 |
Rating | : 4/5 (040 Downloads) |
Download or read book Recasting European Welfare States written by Maurizio Ferrera and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents recent research on the recasting of European welfare states resulting from the European Forum on Welfare States held at the European University Institute in Florence during 1998-99. Offers comparative analysis of topical issues, and in-depth studies of changes in the major European countries. Analyzes the impact of retrenchment and reform, and adds to ongoing debates about policy convergence, trade-offs of innovation, cost savings, and equity. Ferrera teaches public policy and administration at the University of Pavia and directs the Center for Comparative Political Research at Bocconi University, Italy. Rhodes teaches European public policy at the European University Institute, Italy. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR