The Welfare State in the European Union: Economic and Social Perspectives

by Pierre Pestieau

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This book provides a balanced and rigorous account of the current functioning and performance of the welfare state in Europe. Its main feature is a basic trust in the various missions of the welfare state, particularly poverty alleviation. Accordingly, in an attempt at comparing different welfare states across the European Union, it uses the methodology of public economics to deal with the trade-off between equity and efficiency. It also offers some...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0199261016

ISBN13:9780199261017

Release Date:February 2006

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Length:184 Pages

Weight:0.96 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 9.3" x 6.2"

Related Subjects

Economics Globalization Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Public Affairs & Policy Public Finance Social Policy Social Services & Welfare

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