Privatisation against the European Social Model - A Critique of European Policies and Proposals for Alternatives (Hardcover)

This book presents a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of the processes of liberalization and privatization, and their consequences for economic performance, social cohesion and political democracy in the European Union. It examines the main drivers and the various theoretical rationales for privatisation in the context of different schools of thinking.
It argues on the basis of broad empirical evidence that privatisation in Europe, particularly the ongoing privatization of social services, undermines the basic elements of the different social models that have developed in Europe. These arguments are supported by a number of in-depth case studies, with specific focus on health care, education and finance. The authors of this volume advance from this critique and explore the basic requirements for a progressive public sector and its role for economic, social and democratic development.
This book will be indispensable reading for all interested in Economic Policy, Public Sector Economics, European Integration and Political Science.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	Marica Frangakis • Christoph Hermann
Editors:	J Huffschmid
Authors:	Karoly Lorant
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	269
ISBN-13:	978-0-230-22409-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Ownership & organization of enterprises > Privatization Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > International institutions > EU & European institutions
LSN:	0-230-22409-1
Barcode:	9780230224094

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