The Delegated Welfare State: Medicare, Markets, and the Governance of Social Policy (Studies in Postwar American Political Development)
"The Delegated Welfare Statemasterfully explains health care policy, welfare reform, and--ultimately--how American government really works. Fresh, powerful, elegant, deeply researched, and highly recommended."-James A. Morone, Professor of Political Science and Urban Studies, Brown University, and author ofThe Democratic Wishand co-author ofThe Heart of Power"Medicare is all over the news these days--and the controversies can be mystifying. How can Republicans oppose cuts in Medicare spending, but still want to abolish the basic structure in favor of private vouchers? What did Democrats do with Medicare in the recent health reform legislation, and why? Answers to these puzzles are found in this excellent dissection of the 'delegated welfare state.' This is an important book, not just for scholars and students, but also for journalists, policymakers, and members of the educated public."*--Theda Skocpol, Professor of Government and Sociology, Harvard University, and co-author ofHealth Care Reform and American Politics"A major contribution to our understanding of American politics and the welfare state.  Morgan and Campbell expertly use Medicare to explore how and why the private sector is given authority over public programs, and the problems that delegated governance creates."--Jonathan Oberlander,  Professor of Social Medicine and Health Policy & Management, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and author ofThe Political Life of Medicare