基本説明
Presents a detailed and unique comparison of social assistance for working-age families in Britain and the United States.
Full Description
In the UK, both Conservative and New Labour welfare strategies have been influenced by American policies. British welfare reform has continued in recent years, while American policies appear to have stagnated. What now are the lessons of British reform for America? The welfare we want? presents a detailed and unique comparison of welfare policies in the two countries. A team of international experts outlines, compares and contrasts the reform strategies pursued in each country and summarises the results to date. The editors argue that recent American reforms have failed to address key problems but that British ideas could refresh the American policy agenda. Moreover, both systems would gain from increased transatlantic policy dialogue.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements iv
one Sharing ideas on welfare 1 (24)
Robert Walker and Michael Wiseman
two Welfare in the United States 25 (40)
Michael Wiseman
three The British perspective on reform: 65 (16)
transfers from, and a lesson for, the US
Alan Deacon
four Eradicating child poverty in Britain: 81 (34)
welfare reform and children since 1997
Mike Brewer and Paul Gregg
five The art of persuasion? The British New 115(28)
Deal for Lone Parents
Jane Millar
six Beyond lone parents: extending 143(32)
welfare-to-work to disabled people and the
young unemployed
Bruce Stafford
seven Shaping a vision of US welfare 175(18)
Robert Walker and Michael Wiseman
Index 193
