Social protection and development : growth, welfare and equity / James Midgley (professor of the graduate school, University of California, Berkeley, USA).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Midgley, James, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social security.

Economic development.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (212 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This insightful book examines the crucial role of social protection in development, with a particular focus on the Global South. Drawing on extensive empirical research and theoretical frameworks, internationally recognized social development scholar, James Midgley counters neoliberal economic arguments that claim social protection schemes negatively impact development. Instead, he demonstrates how they stimulate economic growth, maximize welfare and foster egalitarian ideals. Midgley explores key historical contexts, tracing how the field of development has expanded to address issues of inequality, gender, popular political participation and ecological sustainability. He highlights the ways in which social protection can advance these goals, while noting the significant challenges and obstacles to their implementation, such as resource scarcity, inadequate coverage and limited administrative capacity. Chapters examine the impact of social protection on economic stability, outlining how these programs boost consumption, mobilise investments and support productive work. Midgley argues for the prioritisation of social protection strategies, advocating for their integration into government development policies. Social Protection and Development is a valuable resource for scholars and students of development, social and public policy, economics and social work. It is also relevant to those working in international development agencies and intergovernmental aid programs where social protection is increasingly essential"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Introduction

1. The idea of development

2. Social protection and economic development

3. Social protection, poverty and consumption

4. Social protection as social investment

5. Work, income and social protection

6. Social protection and economic stability

7. Social protection and development: Challenges and policy responses

Postscript: Some reflections on future directions

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035308194 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.