Social Security and Development
Contributors: James Midgley (Editor); Kwong-leung Tang (Editor)
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: April 1, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781403999542
Subjects: Development economics; Labour economics; Poverty; Social welfare & social services; Business & Economics; Business / Economics / Finance; Business/Economics; Development - Economic Development; Business & Economics / Economic Development
Description: This book explores the complex relationship between social security and economic development, arguing that social security contributes positively to economic development by promoting social investments that not only foster economic growth but enhance social welfare for all. The contributors analyse the various forms of social security, and, through comprehensive analysis of country experiences, demonstrates that the relationship between social security and economic development defies the simplistic interpretations currently popular in literature on the subject. A variety of country case studies are explored including Britain, Chile, China, India, Korea, Norway, Singapore, South Africa and the United States. This topical volume is a vital companion for all interested in the dynamics of the relationship between social security and the economy.