Introduction / Donald J. Johnston -- Ch. 1. Socio-economic change and social policy / Peter Scherer -- Ch. 2. Welfare states at the end of the century: the impact of labour market, family and demographic change / Gosta Esping-Andersen -- Ch. 3. Family change, family policies and the restructuring of welfare / Chiara Saraceno -- Ch. 4. Employment and social protection: are they compatible? / Robert Haveman -- Ch. 5. The challenge of poverty and exclusion / Bea Cantillon -- Ch. 6. Can we afford to grow old? Adjusting pension policies to a more aged society / Lans Bovenberg and Anja van der Linden -- Ch. 7. Developing health and long-term care for a more aged society / Riyoji Kobayashi -- Ch. 8. Balancing sustainability and security in social policy / Fritz W. Scharpf -- Ch. 9. Social protection and the low-skilled -- Conclusion / A. P. W. Melkert
Summary
How can labour market and social exclusion be tackled? How can we help those with low skills to get a job and generate incomes to meet the needs of their families? How can we broaden the sources of income for those who are retired and ensure that those requiring long-term care services receive the right package of care? This publication examines new policy strategies intended to protect people against distress over the life-cycle. These strategies need to be equitable while promoting economic efficiency
Notes
"This publication is based on papers prepared for a confererence, 'Beyond 2000: The New Social Policy Agenda', convened by the OECD in November 1996"--P. 3
