In the last quarter of the twentieth century, the global political economy has undergone a profound transformation. Democracy has swept the globe, and both rich and developing nations must compete in an increasingly integrated world economy.
How are social welfare policies being affected by this wave of economic globalization? Leading researchers explore the complex question in this new comparative study. Shifting their focus from the more commonly studied, established welfare states of northwestern Europe, the authors of "Globalization and the Future of the Welfare State" examine policy...
In the last quarter of the twentieth century, the global political economy has undergone a profound transformation. Democracy has swept the globe, ...