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Welfare and the great recession : a comparative study /

This book surveys welfare consequences of the Great Recession in Europe to demonstrate the importance of the welfare state and government policies for sheltering populations against serious economic contraction during crisis.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Stefán Ólafsson, 1951- (Editor), Daly, Mary, 1952- (Editor), Kangas, Olli (Editor), Palme, Joakim (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2019.
Subjects:
Public welfare > Economic aspects.
Public welfare > Cross-cultural studies.
Welfare economics > Cross-cultural studies.
Recessions > Social aspects > Europe.
Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009 > Government policy > Social aspects.
Aide sociale > Aspect économique.
Aide sociale > Études transculturelles.
Économie du bien-être > Études transculturelles.
Récessions > Aspect social > Europe.
Crise financière mondiale, 2008-2009 > Politique gouvernementale > Aspect social.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Economics > General.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Reference.
Welfare economics
Public welfare > Economic aspects
Public welfare
Social work administration
Europe
2008-2009
Electronic books.
Cross-cultural studies
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Part I : Comparative profiles, theories, and policies
  • Part II : Country case studies
  • Part III : Outcomes and lessons.