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Age, Class, Politics, and the Welfare State (American Sociological Association Rose Monographs)

By Fred C. Pampel , John B. Williamson

Book information

Year
1989
ISBN
0521372232, 9780521372237
LCC
HM146
Open Library ID
OL18692161M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6075273 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
215\215
Topic
Art Graphic Arts
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

This analysis of the growth of welfare spending examines the relative impact of class and status groups versus demographic composition and political structures. Special attention is given to the role of the aged as representative of the importance of ascription and middle-class groups in welfare growth, and to the effect of welfare spending on income inequality. Aggregate cross-national data from the UN, ILO, and the World Bank are analyzed and the conclusion is drawn that a large aged population, especially in combination with democratic political processes, is a direct and crucial influence on the level of welfare spending.

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