The book offers a comprehensive analysis of recent reforms in work and welfare, highlighting significant policy changes and their driving factors. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders, providing updated evidence to understand the evolving landscape of the welfare state.
Institutions and Policy Change in Western Europe
The book explores how various European countries are addressing the challenges of ageing populations through pension system reforms. It examines the strategies and policies implemented, highlighting differences and similarities across nations. By analyzing case studies, it provides insights into the effectiveness of these reforms and their implications for future sustainability. The study emphasizes the importance of adapting social security systems to meet the needs of an increasingly elderly demographic, offering a comprehensive perspective on a pressing societal issue.
European Welfare Futures analyzes social policy developments in key EU member states, focusing on welfare retrenchment and its complexities. It argues that achieving a unified social policy will be more challenging than monetary union. The book is crucial for students and scholars in social policy and will appeal to EU policy-makers in various sectors.