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Economic Theory and the Welfare State

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  • Nicholas Barr

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This authoritative collection brings together 100 key articles on the subject of the welfare state selected by one of the world’s leading experts. The first volume discusses the economic theory and related matters which underpin analysis of the welfare state. Volume II is about income transfers, especially social security benefits and poverty relief. Volume III looks at benefits in kind, particularly health care and education. This important work provides an analytical background to the subject whilst illustrating the vast array of literature available. It will be invaluable to students and professionals alike.

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  • Nicholas Barr (ed.), 2001. "Economic Theory and the Welfare State," Books, Edward Elgar Publishing, volume 0, number 1449.
    • Handle: RePEc:elg:eebook:1449
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    Keywords

    Economics and Finance; Social Policy and Sociology;

    JEL classification:

    • D6 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics
    • I3 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty

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