Choice

Challenges and Perspectives for the European Welfare States

Bent Greve (University of Roskilde, Denmark)

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English

Wiley-Blackwell
21 May 2010

Social welfare & social services; Political structure & processes; Welfare economics

This book analyzes the impact of choice on welfare states in Europe and asks whether the shift towards more choice will ultimately benefit the users and providers of the welfare state, and have a positive impact on society as a whole.

Explores the recent focus on choice in many welfare states, which has created a more market-orientated approach, changed users to consumers, and increased emphasis on private providers Examines the impact of these recent reforms on equality, not only from an economic perspective, but also in relation to gender, education, age, and access to services Draws on examples from different European countries and sectors of the welfare state, including the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and the Czech Republic Informed by theoretical and empirical approaches, and uses a variety of methodologies

Edited by: Bent Greve (University of Roskilde Denmark)
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 227g
ISBN: 9781444333312
ISBN 10: 1444333313
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 21 May 2010
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bent Greve is Professor of Welfare State Analysis at Roskilde University, Denmark. His research focuses on the welfare state, and social and labour market policy, often from a comparative perspective. He has published extensively on social and labour market policy, social security, tax expenditures, public sector expenditures and financing of the welfare state.