| Social Policy and Economic Development in the Nordic Countries 2005 Edition Contributor(s): Kangas, O. (Editor), Palme, J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1403941637 ISBN-13: 9781403941633 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2005 Annotation: This volume examines the relationship between Nordic social policy and economic development from a comparative perspective. It identifies the driving forces behind the development of the Nordic welfare model and the problems and dilemmas the model is facing at present. The book also traces the link between democratization and social policy, drawing attention to the role of the state and non-governmental organizations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Development - Economic Development - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Policy |
| Dewey: 361.610 |
| LCCN: 2004063619 |
| Series: Social Policy in a Development Context |
| Physical Information: 0.92" H x 5.7" W x 8.74" (1.18 lbs) 326 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Developing World |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume examines the relationship between Nordic social policy and economic development from a comparative perspective. It identifies the driving forces behind the development of the Nordic welfare model and the problems and dilemmas the model is facing at present. The book also traces the link between democratization and social policy, drawing attention to the role of the state and non-governmental organizations. Social Policy and Economic Development in the Nordic Countries examines Nordic social policies on unemployment, social care, family, education and health care policies, and reviews future challenges of the welfare state in the information society. |