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The third edition offers a comprehensive analysis of the funding mechanisms for social services in the UK, covering key areas such as health care, education, housing, social security, and social care. It incorporates the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field and reviews relevant economic literature to provide a thorough understanding of the financial aspects of human services. This updated textbook serves as an essential resource for students and professionals seeking insight into the complexities of social service financing.

This comprehensive third edition examines the influence of economic priorities on social policies, particularly in the context of rising neo-liberal arguments advocating for reduced welfare. It provides an authoritative analysis of the interplay between economics and social welfare, highlighting the implications of current trends and pressures in the field. The book is essential for understanding the ongoing debates surrounding welfare reform and its societal impacts.

A substantial, authoritative, third edition of this important textbook about the impact of economic priorities and pressures on social policies at a time when neo-liberal arguments for reducing the burden of welfare are more dominant than ever before.