Social security and welfare

Description

"This introductory textbook provides a foundation for the systematic study of social security and means-tested social assistance." "The book is structured around a model of policy evaluation, which focuses attention on the multiple objectives and outcomes of social security and provides the basis for a multi-disciplinary approach. It progresses from an examination of the varied objectives of social security, via a consideration of key implementation issues, to the establishment of measures of effectiveness and efficiency." "This is a key textbook for students of social and public policy and economics, and is essential reading for anyone interested in social security, social welfare and the welfare state."--Jacket.