Written by a prominent contributor to recent debates on the welfare state, this is the first in-depth comparison of the UK and Germany as two large, but highly distinct, European welfare states. Spanning a 25-year period, this innovative analysis provides a systematic comparison of policy change across each country in three core areas: unemployment support, pensions, and family policy.
1. Introduction 2. Welfare State Reform and Restructuring 3. Motives, Means, and Opportunities: Analytical Perspectives 4. Supporting Unemployed People: Income Protection and Activation 5. Retirement Pensions 6. Family Policy: Charting New Waters 7. Conclusion
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