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Social Security Policies in Industrial Countries: A Comparative Analysis by Stephen Prickett β€” book cover

Social Security Policies in Industrial Countries: A Comparative Analysis

by Stephen Prickett
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Overview

An examination of the stresses and strains encountered by social security policies in the 70s and 80s after 25 years of expansion and liberalization in industrial countries during the postwar period.

Synopsis

The discussion focuses on questions such as the relative merits of earnings-related, income-tested and universal benefits.

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Discusses the major types of social security programs, drawing on data for most of the OECD countries and the Soviet bloc. Particular emphasis is given to the countries that have led in the development of innovative policies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Discusses the major types of social security programs, drawing on data for most of the OECD countries and the Soviet bloc. Particular emphasis is given to the countries that have led in the development of innovative policies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
April 1, 2009
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
396
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780521106719

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