Description |
156 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm |
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SourceOECD |
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SourceOECD. Social issues, migration, health |
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SourceOECD
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SourceOECD. Social issues, migration, health
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Contents |
Pt. I. Understanding the Context of Social Policies. Ch. 1. The Economic and Social Context. Ch. 2. Expenditure Trends. Ch. 3. The Distribution of Income -- Pt. II. Redefining Social Policies. Ch. 4. Policy Challenges in Adapting to the New Life Course. Ch. 5. Policy Challenges in Implementing Employment-oriented Social Policies. Ch. 6. Policy Challenges in Improving Health and Care Services. Ch. 7. Conclusion: Much Has Been Done, More Needs Doing. Annex. Press Communique of Social Affairs Ministers 23-24 June 1998 |
Summary |
A new vision of the purpose of social policy is needed. Scaremongers present decision-makers as facing an overwhelming number of complex problems with more and more limited budgets. Society is indeed undergoing profound upheaval. Ageing populations are increasing pressure on the workforce. Changes in the labour market have hit low-skilled workers hard; the term "social exclusion" has entered the political lexicon, and policies can no longer be based on "traditional" family life. But social policy should not be presented as "papering over the cracks" in society caused by economic and demographic change. As knowledge plays an increasing role in generating wealth, empowering individuals to develop their potential is a central and essential part of economic policy. Indeed, economic and social policies are more intertwined than ever. This book paints a complete and accessible picture of the current situation and pinpoints how policies can be reformed. Social policy should aim to promote employment and healthy living, rather than just coping with joblessness and ill-health. Investing in children and families helps ensure that all can contribute fully to society. Innovations and experiments in new social policies to better equip individuals and families with the support they need in responding to change abound in OECD countries. Ministers from OECD countries have committed themselves to the ambitious task of creating just such a caring world |
Analysis |
Equity |
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Health care |
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Income distribution |
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Labour market |
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OECD countries |
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Overseas item |
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Social Policy |
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Social indicators |
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Social policy |
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Statistics |
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Welfare measures |
Notes |
Summary: This publication looks at a new vision of the purpose of social policy . Social policy should not be presented as "papering over the cracks" in a society caused by economic and demographic change. As knowledge plays an increasing role in generating wealth, empowering individuals to develop their potential is a central and essential part of economic polciy |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-156) |
Notes |
Available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to SourceOECD |
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English |
Subject |
Human services -- OECD countries.
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Labor market -- OECD countries.
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Medical policy -- OECD countries.
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Public welfare -- OECD countries.
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Social policy.
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Welfare economics.
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Global Health.
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Public Policy.
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SUBJECT |
OECD countries http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh96005123 -- Social conditions. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008850
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OECD countries http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh96005123 -- Social policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008646
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Author |
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Contributor
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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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LC no. |
99198208 |
ISBN |
9264170073 |
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