Author: Rolf Aaberge
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9289355123
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The contributions document how income inequality in the Nordics in various dimensions have increased over recent decades. These developments are put in an international context. Developments in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are compared. Important aspects analysed in detail are overall inequality of both market and disposable incomes, the redistribution through the tax and transfer system as well as through the provision of government welfare services, the importance of demographic factors, the developments of both relative poverty and top income shares, and gender inequality.
Increasing Income Inequality in the Nordics
Author: Rolf Aaberge
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9289355123
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The contributions document how income inequality in the Nordics in various dimensions have increased over recent decades. These developments are put in an international context. Developments in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are compared. Important aspects analysed in detail are overall inequality of both market and disposable incomes, the redistribution through the tax and transfer system as well as through the provision of government welfare services, the importance of demographic factors, the developments of both relative poverty and top income shares, and gender inequality.
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9289355123
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
The contributions document how income inequality in the Nordics in various dimensions have increased over recent decades. These developments are put in an international context. Developments in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are compared. Important aspects analysed in detail are overall inequality of both market and disposable incomes, the redistribution through the tax and transfer system as well as through the provision of government welfare services, the importance of demographic factors, the developments of both relative poverty and top income shares, and gender inequality.
Increasing Income Inequality in the Nordics
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789289355117
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789289355117
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Changing social equality
Author: Kvist, Jon
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1847426611
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Nordic countries have been able to raise living standards and curb inequalities without compromising economic growth. But with social inequalities on the rise how do they fare when compared to countries with alternative welfare models, such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany? Taking a comparative perspective, this book casts new light on the changing inequalities in Europe. It will be invaluable for students and policy makers interested in European social policy and living conditions.
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 1847426611
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Nordic countries have been able to raise living standards and curb inequalities without compromising economic growth. But with social inequalities on the rise how do they fare when compared to countries with alternative welfare models, such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany? Taking a comparative perspective, this book casts new light on the changing inequalities in Europe. It will be invaluable for students and policy makers interested in European social policy and living conditions.
Welfare Trends in the Scandinavian Countries
Author: Robert Erikson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315488280
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Discusses important aspects of the development of the welfare state in the Scandinavian countries and Iceland since the mid-1970s. It focuses on societal changes during a period of modest economic growth. Topics include labour market benefits, education and social mobility, class and inequality, income distribution and trajectories and health.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1315488280
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Discusses important aspects of the development of the welfare state in the Scandinavian countries and Iceland since the mid-1970s. It focuses on societal changes during a period of modest economic growth. Topics include labour market benefits, education and social mobility, class and inequality, income distribution and trajectories and health.
Poverty and Low Income in the Nordic Countries
Author: Björn Gustafsson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351787942
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
This title was first published in 2000: The Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers decided in 1994 to initiate and finance a comparative study to understand better the structure and development of poverty in five Nordic countries, (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). The main question posed is how the number of people living with low incomes has changed over time and what characterizes such households.? Since no official poverty line has been defined in the Nordic countries, the comparative study examines a set of different definitions of poverty and analyzes the change in poverty rates and poverty composition in light of those different definitions.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351787942
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
This title was first published in 2000: The Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers decided in 1994 to initiate and finance a comparative study to understand better the structure and development of poverty in five Nordic countries, (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden). The main question posed is how the number of people living with low incomes has changed over time and what characterizes such households.? Since no official poverty line has been defined in the Nordic countries, the comparative study examines a set of different definitions of poverty and analyzes the change in poverty rates and poverty composition in light of those different definitions.
Level of living and inequality in the Nordic countries
Author: Nordic Council
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9789138081662
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Study presenting comparison of social class disparities as reflected in the standard of living in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, using data from 1976 to 1980 - outlines demographic aspects and economic conditions; evaluates educational level, working conditions, income distribution, consumer expenditure, living conditions, transport, leisure activities, social mobility, etc.; considers the situation of minority groups and the question of equal opportunity. Graphs, statistical tables.
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
ISBN: 9789138081662
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Study presenting comparison of social class disparities as reflected in the standard of living in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, using data from 1976 to 1980 - outlines demographic aspects and economic conditions; evaluates educational level, working conditions, income distribution, consumer expenditure, living conditions, transport, leisure activities, social mobility, etc.; considers the situation of minority groups and the question of equal opportunity. Graphs, statistical tables.
Poverty and Low Income in the Nordic Countries
Author: Björn Gustafsson
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Investigating how poverty has developed in contemporary Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, this book also describes what characterizes such households and analyzes the dynamics of poverty.
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Investigating how poverty has developed in contemporary Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, this book also describes what characterizes such households and analyzes the dynamics of poverty.
Changing Social Equality
Author: Jon Kvist
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 184742659X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Taking a comparative perspective, this book casts new light on the changing inequalities in Europe.
Publisher: Policy Press
ISBN: 184742659X
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Taking a comparative perspective, this book casts new light on the changing inequalities in Europe.
Nordic Welfare States in the European Context
Author: Johan Fritzell
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134579012
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This important sequel to Nordic Social Policy (Routledge 1999) compares welfare state development over the last twenty years in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden with that of Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and other Western European countries. Topics covered include: * income distribution, health inequalities and gender equality * gender policies, health and social care services and policy reaction to family changes * social security and employment policies * financing of welfare states. In the context of globalisation, ageing populations, changing employment patterns and rising inequalities, Nordic Welfare States in the European Context offers an empirical analysis of welfare adaptations and a lively discussion of the historical development of European social policy. It finds a greater ambiguity regarding variation and trends than is commonly suggested. Contrary to expectation, there is little evidence of the Europeanisation of Nordic welfare states, rather the reverse. The comparable and empirical data used in this study make it a unique contribution to understanding current trends in European social policy.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134579012
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
This important sequel to Nordic Social Policy (Routledge 1999) compares welfare state development over the last twenty years in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden with that of Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and other Western European countries. Topics covered include: * income distribution, health inequalities and gender equality * gender policies, health and social care services and policy reaction to family changes * social security and employment policies * financing of welfare states. In the context of globalisation, ageing populations, changing employment patterns and rising inequalities, Nordic Welfare States in the European Context offers an empirical analysis of welfare adaptations and a lively discussion of the historical development of European social policy. It finds a greater ambiguity regarding variation and trends than is commonly suggested. Contrary to expectation, there is little evidence of the Europeanisation of Nordic welfare states, rather the reverse. The comparable and empirical data used in this study make it a unique contribution to understanding current trends in European social policy.
Viking Economics
Author: George Lakey
Publisher: Melville House
ISBN: 1612195377
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Liberals worldwide invoke Scandinavia as a promised land of equality, while most conservatives fear it as a hotbed of liberty-threatening socialism. But the left and right can usually agree on one thing: that the Nordic system is impossible to replicate elsewhere. The US and UK are too big, or too individualistic, or too . . . something. In Viking Economics—perhaps the most fun economics book you’ve ever read—George Lakey dispels these myths. He explores the inner-workings of the Nordic economies that boast the world’s happiest, most productive workers, and explains how, if we can enact some of the changes the Scandinavians fought for surprisingly recently, we, too, can embrace equality in our economic policy.
Publisher: Melville House
ISBN: 1612195377
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Liberals worldwide invoke Scandinavia as a promised land of equality, while most conservatives fear it as a hotbed of liberty-threatening socialism. But the left and right can usually agree on one thing: that the Nordic system is impossible to replicate elsewhere. The US and UK are too big, or too individualistic, or too . . . something. In Viking Economics—perhaps the most fun economics book you’ve ever read—George Lakey dispels these myths. He explores the inner-workings of the Nordic economies that boast the world’s happiest, most productive workers, and explains how, if we can enact some of the changes the Scandinavians fought for surprisingly recently, we, too, can embrace equality in our economic policy.