The welfare state in the European Union : economic and social perspectives / / Pierre Pestieau.

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Year of Publication:2006
Language:English
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Physical Description:viii, 169 p. :; ill.
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.