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Federalism and social policy : patterns of redistribution in 11 democracies / Edited by Scott L. Greer and Heather Elliott.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Greer, Scott L., editor.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Welfare state.
- Social policy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (339 pages)
- Other Title:
- Federalism and social policy : patterns of redistribution in eleven democracies
- Patterns of redistribution in 11 democracies
- Patterns of redistribution in eleven democracies
- Place of Publication:
- Ann Arbor, Michigan : University of Michigan Press, a division of Michigan Publishing, [2019]
- Summary:
- Federalism and Social Policy asks a crucial question: Is a strong and egalitarian welfare state compatible with federalism? This volume explores the complex relationship between decentralization and the welfare state to determine whether or not decentralization has negative consequences for welfare. The contributors examine a variety of federalist nations, including Spain, Canada, and the United Kingdom, interrogating key issues: (1) Are there regional welfare states (such as Scotland, Minnesota, etc.)? (2) How much variation is there in the structures of federal welfare states? (3) Is federalism bad for welfare? (4) Does austerity recentralize or decentralize welfare states? By focusing on money and policy instead of law and constitutional politics, this volume shows that federalism shapes regional governments and policies even when decentralization exists.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on information from publisher.
- ISBN:
- 9780472124633
- 0472124633
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