Changing social equality: The Nordic welfare model in the 21st century - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184742659X ISBN 13: 9781847426598

Publisher: Policy Press, 2011

Synopsis

The Nordic countries have been able to raise living standards and curb inequalities without compromising economic growth. But with social inequalities on the rise how do they fare when compared to countries with alternative welfare models, such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany?Taking a comparative perspective, this book casts new light on the changing inequalities in Europe. It will be invaluable for students and policy makers interested in European social policy and living conditions.

About this title

About the Author:

Jon Kvist, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark, Johan Fritzell, Centre for Health Equity Studies (CHESS), Stockholm University/Karolinska Institutet, Bjorn Hvinden, NOVA Norwegian Social Research, Norway and Olli Kangas, KELA Research Department, The Social Insurance Institution

Review:

"This impressive volume by leading Nordic researchers on how their much-vaunted welfare model has coped with recent external and internal pressures is a fascinating read for anyone interested in equality or wellbeing." Brian Nolan, Professor of Public Policy, University College Dublin, Ireland

About this edition

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 184742659X
• ISBN 13: 9781847426598
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224
• Editor: Kvist Jon, Fritzell Johan, Hvinden Bjorn, Kangas Olli