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The welfare state in the European Union：economic and social perspectives

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pestieau Pierre 1943-
Published: Oxford University Press,
Publisher Address: Oxford New York
Publication Dates: 2006.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Subjects:
Public welfare > European Union countries
Welfare state > European Union countries
European Union countries > Social policy
Carrier Form: viii, 169 p.: ill. ; 24 cm.
ISBN: 0199261016 (hbk.)
9780199261017 (hbk.)
0199261024 (pbk.)
9780199261024 (pbk.)
Index Number: D750
CLC: D750.7
Call Number: D750.7/P476
Contents: Includes bibliographical references (p. [151]-158) and index.
Introduction -- Poverty and inequality -- Social spending -- Revenue sources -- Types of social protection -- Social insurance and globalization -- Welfare state and economic efficiency -- Efficiency of the welfare state -- Social versus private insurance -- Old age pensions -- Health care -- Unemployment and poverty -- Family allowances -- Conclusion.

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