The Investment State: Charting the Future of Social Policy

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Social investment is a strategy that addresses neoliberal austerity by putting private capital to public purpose. An investment state serves as a sequel to the welfare state by maximizing capability, expanding employee benefits, implementing evidence-based policy, democratizing polity and commerce, and advancing social and institutional inclusion. The Investment State provides a template for future social policy, which can be adapted to cities, states, nations, and international trade agreements. It serves as a sequel to the author's previous book, The Dynamic Welfare State (OUP, 2016) ― which included a theory of welfare state decline ― by envisioning a new paradigm for social programs. Cover The Investment State Copyright contents Preface 1. The Welfare State Runs Aground 2. The Social Progress of Nations 3. From “Yellow Peril” to Model Minority 4. The Case of the Pregnant Ballerina 5. Knowledge2 6. Demonarcosis 7. Inclusion: Social and Structural 8. The Investment State Index