The Italian Welfare State In A European Perspective: A Comparative Analysis

In the Trente Glorieuses era of economic prosperity that followed World War II, Italy grew into one of Europe's--and, indeed, the world's--largest economies. While the more tumultuous decades since have resulted in the rise of the Italian welfare state, Italy remains a globally important economic player and important social policy indicator, but as of yet it has received little academic research attention. This is the first English-language book to explore the evolution of the Italian welfare state, with a particular emphasis on how it has changed since the 2008 economic crisis. Drawing on a variety of social policies--including pension, schooling, higher education, healthcare, and taxation policies--this collection both offers a broad overview of the Italian situation, featuring detailed analysis of the connections between particular policies and their outcomes, and a comparative approach that frames the Italian case within a larger European context.

• • Author: Ascoli, Ugo, Pavolini, Emmanuele
• • Publisher: Policy Press
• • Publication Date: Jun 01, 2015
• • Number of Pages: 388 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Hardcover
• • ISBN-10: 1447316886
• • ISBN-13: 9781447316886