Includes bibliographical references (p. [151]-158) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Poverty and inequality -- Social spending -- Revenue sources -- Types of social protection -- Social insurance and globalization -- Welfare state and economic efficiency -- Efficiency of the welfare state -- Social versus private insurance -- Old age pensions -- Health care -- Unemployment and poverty -- Family allowances -- Conclusion.
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