The Italian Welfare State in a European Perspective: A Comparative Analysis

ISBN-13: 9781447316886 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 388 str.

Ugo Ascoli; Emmanuelle Pavolini

Opis

In the Trente Glorieuses era of economic prosperity that followed World War II, Italy grew into one of Europe sand, indeed, the world slargest economies. While the more tumultuous decades since have resulted in the rise of the Italian welfare state, Italy remains a globally important economic player and important social policy indicator, but as of yet it has received little academic research attention. This is the first English-language book to explore the evolution of the Italian welfare state, with a particular emphasis on how it has changed since the 2008 economic crisis. Drawing on a variety of social policiesincluding pension, schooling, higher education, healthcare, and taxation policiesthis collection both offers a broad overview of the Italian situation, featuring detailed analysis of the connections between particular policies and their outcomes, and a comparative approach that frames the Italian case within a larger European context."

Spis treści

Part 1: Pension policy in Italy; Employment policy change in Italy; Social assistance in Italy in a comparative perspective; Social care in Italy in a comparative perspective; Health care policy change in Italy; School policies; Higher education policies; Taxation policies and the welfare state; Part 2: Social inequalities between “new” and “old” social risks and missing policy responses; Italy: A two welfare regimes welfare state?; The economic crisis, the austerity plans and the welfare state: what has been the impact on social inequalities?; Conclusions.