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Welfare states, flexible employment, and health: A critical review

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  • Kim, Il-Ho
  • Muntaner, Carles
  • Vahid Shahidi, Faraz
  • Vives, Alejandra
  • Vanroelen, Christophe
  • Benach, Joan

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The aim of this literature review is to identify whether differences between welfare regimes can manifest diverse consequences for the health effects of insecure and precarious employment, as well as to address challenging issues and implications for future research.

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  • Kim, Il-Ho & Muntaner, Carles & Vahid Shahidi, Faraz & Vives, Alejandra & Vanroelen, Christophe & Benach, Joan, 2012. "Welfare states, flexible employment, and health: A critical review," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 104(2), pages 99-127.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:104:y:2012:i:2:p:99-127
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2011.11.002
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