Rethinking the welfare state : the prospects for government by voucher /

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Author / Creator:Daniels, Ronald J. (Ronald Joel), 1959-
Imprint:London ; New York : Routledge, 2005.
Description:vii, 287 p. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5642748
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Other authors / contributors:Trebilcock, M. J.
ISBN:0415337763 (hardback)
0415337771 (pbk.)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. [234]-279) and index.
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Summary:Rethinking the Welfare State offers a comprehensive and comparative analysis of social welfare policy in an international context, with a particular emphasis on the US and Canada.<br> <br> The authors investigate the claim that a decentralized delivery of government supported goods and services enables policy objectives to be achieved in a more innovative and efficient way, but at a lower cost. Secondly they examine the effectiveness of the voucher system as a solution to problematic welfare concerns. While this system has shown much promise in improving welfare, there have been problems for institutions unable to attract enough voucher-assisted consumers to ensure their survival.<br> <br> In this context, the authors examine major social programmes such as food stamps, primary and secondary education, post-secondary education, labour market training, childcare, healthcare, legal aid, low-income housing, long-term care and pensions.
Physical Description:vii, 287 p. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [234]-279) and index.
ISBN:0415337763
0415337771