Concise introduction to financing welfare states / Bent Greve (professor in social science, Department of Social Sciences and Business, University of Roskilde, Denmark).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Greve, Bent, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar concise introductions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Welfare state.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (126 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles in business and social science and are expertly written by some of the world's leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: to pinpoint essential concepts and to offer insights that stimulate critical thinking. This insightful Concise Introduction provides an overview of welfare state financing, discussing how different instruments influence individuals' and companies' behaviour, the level of state income, as well as willingness to pay taxes and duties. Bent Greve explores the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches, including potential conflicts arising from employment status, inequality, climate change and unhealthy behaviour. Key Features: - Provides an accessible introduction on how to finance welfare states - Explores the national and international impact of taxes and duties in financing expenditures - Examines the direct and indirect influence of welfare state financing on allocation, distribution and macroeconomic stabilisation The Concise Introduction to Financing Welfare States is an essential resource for students and scholars of social policy, sociology, political science, economics and finance. It will also be of interest to policymakers and practitioners in the welfare sector and public finance"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface

1. What is the book about?

2. Ways of financing welfare states

3. Insurance: A way of financing the public sector?

4. User charges

5. Compliance, hidden activity and financing

6. Globalisations and the challenges for societies

7. Trickle-down economics

8. What to do?

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035359882 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.