Publications by Type: Books & contributions to books

2012

Ageing populations in post-industrial democracies

Books & contributions to books

Most advanced democracies are currently experiencing accelerated population ageing, which fundamentally changes not just their demographic composition; it can also be expected to have far-reaching political and policy consequences.

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2010

Ageing, health and pensions in Europe

Books & contributions to books

This book presents an engaging overview of the future research challenges for economists and other social scientists concerning population ageing, pensions, health and social care in Europe.

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Rescaling social policies

Books & contributions to books

The book explores the relations between the vertical rescaling and horizontal governance arrangements emerging from changes in the territorial organisation of social policies. It outlines different scenarios in EU countries and Switzerland.

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Women's work and pensions: What is good, what is best?

Books & contributions to books

The book explores difficulties that women face in working life and retirement – and what could be done to achieve more gender equality and fairness for women and men alike. What is good, bad, best for women under these or probable future circumstances?

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2009

European Inequalities

Books & contributions to books

The book analysed income distribution and poverty, including the effect on inequalities other than in income, such as benefits in kind, or social services more generally, or in housing costs. Non-monetary indicators of exclusion include e.g. material deprivation.

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