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      Globalization and the Welfare State

      by B. Södersten

      The significance of globalization and its effects on welfare states is discussed and analyzed. The role of multinationals in the globalization process is examined as is the importance of changing and evolving social norms regarding work and leisure for the survival of today's welfare states.

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      Paperback
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      English
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      Brand New


      Publisher Description

      With contributions from leading thinkers such as J. Bhagwati and Robert Solow, this edited collection examines some hotly debated issues in today's world. The significance of globalization and its effects on welfare states is discussed and analyzed. A special chapter is devoted to terrorism, and it is explained why some people are willing to sacrifice their lives to gain 'heavenly goods'. The role of multinationals in the globalization process in examined as is the importance of changing and evolving social norms regarding work and leisure for the survival of today's welfare states.JAGDISH BHAGWATI University Professor at Columbia University, USA CHRISTOPHER GREEN-PEDERSEN Assistant Professor in Political Science at the University of Aarhus, Denmark KAROLINA EKHOLM Assistant Professor in Economics at the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden JAN EKBERG Professor in Economics at the Centre of Labour Market Policy Research (CAFO), Vaxjo University, Sweden ERIK JONASSON PhD-candidate at the University of California, Riverside, USA CYNTHIA KITE PhD and lecturer in Political Science at Umea University, Sweden MATS LUNDAHL Professor in Economics at the Center for International Economics and Geography, the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden ASSAR LINDBECK Professor in International Economics at the Institute of International Economic Studies, University of Stockholm., Sweden LARS PETTERSSON Post doctoral student in Economics at Jonkoping International Business School., Sweden ROBERT SOLOW Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

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      1 Discusses a number of issues present in popular debate - including globalization, terrorism and the survival of welfare states
      2 Analyzes the issues from an economic, political and sociological point of view
      3 Examines the growing political and economic roles of multinational firms
      4 Contributions from leading economists

      Table of Contents

      Globalization and the Welfare State: An Introduction; B.Södersten The Aftermath of Welfare Reform in the U.S.; R.M.Solow Coping with Anti-Globalization; J.Bhagwati Among the Believers: The Emerging Threat to Global Society; M.Lundahl Multinational Enterprises and Their Effect on Labour Markets; K.Ekholm The Welfare State as a General Equilibrium System; B.Södersten What to Make of the Dutch and Danish 'Miracles'?; C.Green-Pedersen An Essay on Welfare State Dynamics; A.Lindbeck Employment and Non-Employment: A Study of the Swedish Labour Market; E.Jonasson & L.Pettersson The Stability of the Globalized Welfare State; C.Kite

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      BO SDERSTEN is a Professor in Economics at Jonkoping International Business School. He has written more than 30 books and several articles on the subjects of globalization, international economics and economic policy issues.

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      JAGDISH BHAGWATI University Professor at Columbia University, USA CHRISTOPHER GREEN-PEDERSEN Assistant Professor in Political Science at the University of Aarhus, Denmark KAROLINA EKHOLM Assistant Professor in Economics at the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden JAN EKBERG Professor in Economics at the Centre of Labour Market Policy Research (CAFO), Vaxjo University, Sweden ERIK JONASSON PhD-candidate at the University of California, Riverside, USA CYNTHIA KITE PhD and lecturer in Political Science at Umea University, Sweden MATS LUNDAHL Professor in Economics at the Center for International Economics and Geography, the Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden ASSAR LINDBECK Professor in International Economics at the Institute of International Economic Studies, University of Stockholm., Sweden LARS PETTERSSON Post doctoral student in Economics at Jonkoping International Business School., Sweden ROBERT SOLOW Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA

      Details

      ISBN1403932573
      Pages 250
      Language English
      ISBN-10 1403932573
      ISBN-13 9781403932570
      Media Book
      Format Paperback
      Year 2004
      Short Title GLOBALIZATION & THE WELFARE ST
      Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
      Place of Publication Gordonsville
      Country of Publication United States
      Series International Political Economy Series
      DOI 10.1604/9781403932570
      UK Release Date 2004-04-13
      AU Release Date 2004-04-13
      NZ Release Date 2004-04-13
      US Release Date 2004-04-13
      Author B. Södersten
      Publisher Palgrave USA
      Publication Date 2004-04-13
      Alternative 9781403918949
      Edited by B. Södersten
      DEWEY 361.65
      Illustrations 1 Illustrations, black and white; XI, 250 p. 1 illus.
      Audience Professional & Vocational

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