Federalism and Social Policy - Patterns of Redistribution in 11 Democracies (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	The University of Michigan Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2019
Authors:	Scott L. Greer • Heather Elliott
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	338
ISBN-13:	978-0-472-13117-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social welfare & social services > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Democracy
LSN:	0-472-13117-6
Barcode:	9780472131174

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