Social Insurance and Economic Security Contributor(s): Rejda, George E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0765627485 ISBN-13: 9780765627483 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $266.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Security - Business & Economics | Organizational Behavior |
Dewey: 368.430 |
LCCN: 2011021489 |
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 7.6" W x 9.4" (2.02 lbs) 432 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This classic social insurance work has been updated to cover a decade of policy developments and the impact of the recent economic crisis.The book includes in-depth discussion of all major programs to reduce economic insecurity in the United States, including Social Security, Medicare, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and temporary disability insurance. The principles, characteristics, and policy issues associated with social insurance and public assistance programs are discussed in detail. The book examines each major cause of economic insecurity and analyzes the appropriate social insurance program for dealing with the problem. |