Welfare & Work in the Open Economy: Diverse Response to Common Challenges in Twelve Countries: Vol 2

Scharpf, Fritz W. (Editor)/ Schmidt, Vivien A. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0199240922 / ISBN 13: 9780199240920

Published by Oxford Univ Pr, 2001

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1st edition. 680 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Welfare & Work in the Open Economy: Diverse Response to Common Challenges in Twelve Countries: Vol 2
• Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199240922
• ISBN 13: 9780199240920
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.95 kilograms

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Synopsis

In this ground-breaking, two-volume study of the adjustment of advanced welfare states to international economic pressures, leading scholars detail the wide variety of responses in twelve countries. Volume I presents comparative analyses of differences in countries' vulnerabilities and capabilities, the effectiveness of their policy responses, and the role of values and discourse in the politics of adjustment. Volume II presents in-depth analyses of the experiences of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom as well as special studies on the participation of women in the labour market, early retirement, the liberalization of public services, and international tax competition.

About the Author

Fritz W. Scharpf is at Max Plank Institute for the Study of Societies, Cologne. Vivien A. Schmidt is at Boston University.