The Political Economy of Intergenerational Income Mobility

IZA

This 46-page discussion paper seeks to identify the structural parameters that govern the intergenerational elasticity of income

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-03-10

Retire Later or Work Harder?

IZA

This 35-page discussion paper reviews the theory, models the trade-off between later retirement versus increased work intensity, produces relevant background facts, and provides estimates of the policy trade-offs

Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-03-04

Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 504-page Australian study of the not-for-profit sector, focusing on improving the measurement of the sector's contributions and removing obstacles to maximising its contributions to society

Social Policy , Governance & Politics Posted: 2010-03-04

Ageing and the Welfare State: Securing Sustainability

CESifo

This 29-page working paper examines how some countries have made substantial progress in securing the long-term sustainability of their welfare systems

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-24

Gender and Racial Biases: Evidence from Child Adoption

CESifo

This 51-page US working paper uses a new data set on domestic child adoption to document the preferences of potential adoptive parents over born and unborn babies relinquished for adoption by their birth mothers

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-20

Drug Use in New Zealand: Key Results of the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey

Ministry of Health - New Zealand

This 233-page report presents the key findings about drug use and drug-related harm among New Zealand adults, from the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey

Drug Abuse , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-12

Child Protection Australia 2008-09

AIHW

This 128-page report contains comprehensive information relating to state and territory child protection and support services, and the characteristics of Australian children within the child protection system

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-05

Child Care and Early Education in Australia

FaHCSIA

This 222-page report tracked almost 10,000 children and their families over two years from 2004, to find out detailed information about their lives and experiences

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-04

What is an Adequate Standard of Living during Retirement?

CESifo

A 36-page working paper addressing the question of what constitutes an adequate standard of living during retirement

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-04

Approaches to Research Priorities for Policy: A Comparative Study

NCVER

This 16-page Australian paper uses two contrasting case studies of Scotland and Australia to consider the extent to which it is feasible to align academic research investment with policy priorities

Governance & Politics , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-02

Why is There a Spike in the Job Finding Rate at Benefit Exhaustion?.

CentER

This 41-page Dutch discussion paper examines the reasons for a spike in the job-finding rate when unemployment benefits end

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-01

Policies to Create and Destroy Human Capital in Europe

IZA

This 112-page discussion paper examines different policies capable of creating or diminishing human capital

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-29

Evaluation of the 2006 Family Law Reforms

AIFS

This 405-page report provides an evaluation of the 2006 changes to the Australian family law system

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-28

Intentions and Results: A Look Back at the Adoption and Safe Families Act

Urban Institute

A series of papers (138-pages) examining the effects of the US Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and its implementation

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-25

Reform: Housing 2009

Australian Law Reform Commission

This 93-page Australian report focuses on the ability to provide adequate housing for everyone

Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-22

Income Support Systems, Labor Market Policies and Labor Supply: The German Experience

IZA

The aim of this 37-page discussion paper is to give a brief overview of the German income support systems and labor market polices, their recent reforms and – where already possible –effects of these reform

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-18

Cultural Integration in Germany

IZA

This 57-page discussion paper investigates the integration processes of immigrants in Germany by comparing certain immigrant groups to natives differentiating by gender and immigrant generation

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-15

Benefit Duration, Unemployment Duration and Job Match Quality: A Regression-Discontinuity Approach

IZA

A 37-page discussion paper identifying the effect of extended benefit duration on unemployment duration and post-unemployment outcomes

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-15

Factors Affecting Participation in Assisted Voluntary Return Programmes and Successful Reintegration: A Review of the Evidence

Home Office - UK

A 23-page UK report on factors affecting participation in assisted voluntary return programmes for asylum seekers and others

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-15

The Role of Ombudsmen in Assuring Quality

NHPF

This US background paper discusses the role of long-term care ombudsmen and highlights selected issues regarding the capacity of the program to promote quality care and advance the rights of residents

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-14

A Bit Rich?

NEF

This 44-page UK report uses new quantification techniques to calculate the value created for society by a range of different professions. For each, the authors measured the conventional economic returns, such as the number of jobs created, as well as key environmental impacts, including climate change effects, and social impacts, for example contribution to individual or community well-being

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-14

Developing a New Zealand Settlement Knowledge Base

Department of Labour - New Zealand

This 43-page report is the second of a significant settlement research project that aims to identify and measure indicators for the systematic approach that the New Zealand Government has implemented. This approach aims to strengthen settlement outcomes for new migrants and refugees who have come to live and work in New Zealand

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-11

The Benefits to Taxpayers from Increases in Students' Educational

Rand Corporation

This 143-page US study examines the financial benefits that taxpayers, regardless of whether they have children in school, realize from increases in educational attainment of today's youth

Education , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-10

Ending Social Promotion Without Leaving Children Behind: The Case of New York Ciy

Rand Corporation

This 309-page US study reports on an independent longitudinal evaluation of the 5th-grade promotion policy adopted in New York City schools

Education , Social Policy Posted: 2010-01-10

Getting On: Well-being in Later Life

IPPR

This 60-page report reviews UK policies for older people and international practice, as well as the priorities of older people in urban versus rural locations. It concludes with recommendations for action, which signal a fresh approach to later life and seek to challenge outdated assumptions

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-12-15

Exploration of Local Variations in the Use of Anti-social Behaviour Tools and Powers

Home Office - UK

This 40-page UK study explores local variations in the use of anti-social behaviour tools and powers and builds a picture of how interventions are being used in local areas

Social Policy , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-12-02

Should We Expand the Use of Pay-for-Performance in Health Care?

Parliamentary Library - Australia

This 23-page Australian research paper examines the evidence on the impact of P4P schemes in health care

Health , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-24

Social Inclusion and Social Citizenship: Towards a Truly Inclusive Society

This 41-page Australian paper examines the concept of social inclusion in order to determine its usefulness as a framework for social policy

Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-24

Pension Reform: How Canada can Lead the World

C.D. Howe Institute

This 36-page Canadian lecture proposes a two-pronged plan for turning supplemental pension arrangements into an integrated, effective system

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-19

Australia's Welfare 2009

AIHW

A 364-page comprehensive and authoritative source of national information on welfare services in Australia

Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-17

Immigration, Citizenship, and the Size of Government

IZA

A 36-page discussion paper analyzing the political sustainability of the welfare state in an environment where immigration is the main demographic force and where governments are able to influence the size and skill composition of immigration flows

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-15

Unlocking Potential, Transforming Lives: An Evaluation of Crisis SmartSkills, a Personalised Accredited Learning Programme

Crisis

This 58-page UK publication explores the difference that personalised learning alongside access to accommodation made to the lives of people with experience of homelessness

Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-13

Ending Social Promotion Without Leaving Children Behind

Rand Corporation

This 309-page US report provides a longitudinal evaluation of the 5th-grade promotion policy in New York City. Their findings, presented in this volume, provide a comprehensive picture of how the policy was implemented, the impact of the policy on student academic and socioemotional outcomes, and the links between the policy's implementation and the outcomes of at-risk student

Education , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-12

The Benefits to Taxpayers from Increases in Students' Educational Attainment

Rand Corporation

A 142-page US study illustrating how increases in educational attainment benefit taxpayers—regardless of whether they have children in school—because more highly educated people tend to pay more in taxes, are less likely to use social support programs, and are less likely to commit crime

Education , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-12

Palestine: Salvaging Fatah

Crisis Group

This 39-page report examines the current state of the 50-year-old movement which has been the heart of Palestinian nationalism. It argues that while Fatah has begun long-overdue internal reforms to revitalise the movement, much remains to be done. In particular, Fatah’s leaders need to clarify its political strategy if it is to play an effective role in leading Palestinians towards a two-state solution

Governance & Politics , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-12

Oppositional Identities and Employment for Ethnic Minorities: Evidence from England

IZA

This 27-page discussion paper aims to analyze the potential trade-off for ethnic minorities between sticking to their own roots and labour market success

Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-12

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Early Childhood Intervention: Evidence from a Randomised Evaluation of a Parenting Programme

IZA

This discussion paper evaluates of an early childhood intervention programme aimed at improving the skills and parenting strategies of parents, particularly those who find their child's behaviour difficult or challenging

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-12

Benefits That Work

NEF

This 48-page UK report sets out the case for a Community Allowance: an innovative scheme which will create paid work opportunities in trusted community organisations. The Community Allowance combines the objectives of bringing participants closer to employment with doing important work in the communities that they live in

Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-11-11

How Effective Are Unemployment Benefit Sanctions? Looking Beyond Unemployment Exit

IZA

A 54-page discussion paper providing a comprehensive evaluation of benefit sanctions, i.e. temporary reductions in unemployment benefits as punishment for noncompliance with eligibility requirements

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-10

Eliciting Individual Preferences for Pension Reform

IZA

A 33-page discussion paper using data from a choice experiment to investigate individual preferences for an alternative state pension scheme based around preferences for cost, poverty, retirement age and pension parameters

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-11-06

How Effective are Unemployment Benefit Sanctions? Looking Beyond Unemployment Exit

CentER

This 53-page Dutch discussion paper provides a comprehensive evaluation of benefit sanctions, i.e. temporary reductions in unemployment benefits as punishment for noncompliance with eligibility requirements

Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-11-05

Are Lone Mothers Responsive to Policy Changes? Evidence from a Workfare Reform in a Generous Welfare State

IZA

This 30-page discussion paper analyzes the consequences of a major Norwegian workfare reform of the generous welfare system for lone mothers

Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-11-04

Dynamic Benefits: Towards Welfare that Works

CSJ

The 20-page executive summary of a UK report presenting a review of the UK benefits system and proposals for a radical recasting of state support for the jobless and low-paid

Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-11-02

What Future for Social Investment?

Institute for Futures Studies

This 196-page Swedish report assesses the diversity feasibility, but also the relevance of the social investment strategy in Europe

Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-30

Social Harm and Crime at a Global Level

CCJS

A 6-page UK lecture examining social harm from the perspective of international relations focussing on the specificproblem in the developing world of child mortality and the link with the limited supply of clean drinking water and sanitation

Crime, Law & Order , Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-23

Is Social Security Behind the Collapse of Personal Saving?

CESifo

This 23-page US working paper considers the quantitative role of growth in the size of the social security program in contributing to the collapse of personal saving in the U.S. over the last few decades

Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-18

Evaluating Mentoring Programs

Public/Private Ventures

A 23-page US methodological brief designed to provide programme operators and researchers with practical advice about how to assess a mentoring programme's implementation and impact

Social Policy , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-10-15

Aged Care Packages in the Community 2007-08: A Statistical Overview

AIHW

This 142-page statistical overview provides information on the provision of three types of Australian Government- funded aged care packages. These packages assist people who are eligible for residential aged care to remain in the community in their own homes

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-14

Working Dads: Final Report on the Fathers at Work Initiative

Public/Private Ventures

This 65-page US report presents findings from an evaluation of Fathers at Work, a national demonstration designed to help low-income noncustodial fathers increase their employment and earnings, become more involved in their children's lives, and provide them with more consistent financial support

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-14

Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 510-page draft Australian report on the contributions of the not-for-profit sector with a focus on improving the measurement of its contributions and on removing obstacles to maximising its contributions tosociety

Social Policy Posted: 2009-10-13

The Path to a High Performance U.S. Health System: A 2020 Vision and the Policies to Pave the Way

Commonwealth Fund

This 122-page US report offers recommendations for a comprehensive set of insurance, payment, and system reforms that could guarantee affordable coverage for all by 2012, improve health outcomes, and slow health spending growth by $3 trillion by 2020—if enacted now to start in 2010

Health , Social Policy Posted: 2009-09-14

Does Leaving Welfare Improve Health? Evidence for Germany

IZA

This 39-page discussion paper investigate the health effects of transitions from welfare to employment and of assignments to welfare-to-work programmes

Health , Social Policy Posted: 2009-09-09

Improving Savings Incentives for the Poor

NCPA

A 2-page US brief analysis proposing a programme designed to improve savings by low earners

Poverty & Hunger , Social Policy Posted: 2009-09-09

Understanding the Economic Consequences of Shifting Trends in Population Health

IZA

Using a microsimulation approach, thid discussion paper quantifies the competing public-finance consequences of shifting trends in population health for medical care costs, labor supply, earnings, wealth, tax revenues, and government expenditures (including Social Security and income assistance)

Health , Social Policy Posted: 2009-09-09

Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Africa, 2009

SSA

This 199-page US report, part of a four-volume series, provides a cross-national comparison of the social security systems in 44 countries in Africa

Social Policy , Regional Posted: 2009-08-16

Shut Out: The Experience of People with Disabilities and their Families in Australia

National People with Disabilities and Carer Council

This 79-page Australian discussion paper asked people with disabilities and their families, friends and carers to identify the main barriers to their full participation in the economic and social life of the community

Disability , Social Policy Posted: 2009-08-11

Transitional Jobs Reentry Demonstration

The Joyce Foundation, MDRC

A 20-page US report describing testing strategies to help former prisoners find and keep jobs and stay out of prison

Crime, Law & Order , Social Policy Posted: 2009-08-04

Self‐directed Community Aged Care for People with Complex Needs: A Literature Review

Uniting Care Community Options/Deakin University

This 102-page Australian report critically reviews the literature on older care recipient‐directed care arrangements in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia and highlights the importance to distinguish between Cash‐for‐Care and Self‐Directed Care schemes

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-08-02

Paid Sick Days Don't Cause Unemployment

CEPR

A 5-page US issue brief examining whether there is a significant relationship between national unemployment rates and legally-mandated access to paid sick days and leave

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-31

Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program, 2008

This 183-page annual US report provides programme and demographic information about the people who receive disability benefits,disabled workers, disabled widow(er)s, and disabled adult children

Disability , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-31

Promising Practices for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Rand Corporation

This US issue brief provides a concise overview of child abuse and neglect prevention, including a summary of the scope of the problem, a discussion of the costs to individuals and society, and promising strategies for prevention

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-29

IQ and Family Background: Are Associations Strong or Weak?

IZA

This 12-page discussion paper studies the intergenerational transmission of abilities. It uses a large representative sample of Swedish men to examine both intergenerational and sibling correlations in IQ

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-29

Ageing New Zealand: The Growing Reliance on Migrant Caregivers

IPS

This 38-page New Zealand working paper considers immigration of low-skill workers as a part of the measures needed to alleviate the future pressures on the demand for paid caregivers for the elderly

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-22

Activation in Integrated Services? Bridging Social and Employment Services in European Countries

Institute for Futures Studies

A 25-page Swedish working paper studying how new integrated services designed to promote the transition from welfare to work have affected government structures, e.g. shifts of responsibility upwards or downwards for both groups, and how encompassing these new services are both with respect to target group and involved actors

Social Policy , European Union Posted: 2009-07-21

Stepping Stone or Dead End? The Effect of the EITC on Earnings Growth

Institute for Research on Poverty

A 30-page US discussion paper examining whether the jobs taken by single mothers as a result of the EITC incentives are “dead-end” jobs or jobs that have the potential for earnings growth

Social Policy , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-07-21

Caught in the Trap? The Disincentive Effect of Social Assistance

IZA

A discussion paper investigating the disincentive effect of social assistance on single males

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-19

The Use of Child Support Money in Meeting Housing Costs

School of Sociology and Social Work

This 7-page Australian paper explores how - and indeed, if - child support money is a useful resource in meeting the housing needs of the children of separated parents and the resident parent who receives the payments

Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-14

Countering Online Radicalisation in Australia

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

The report of a policy forum held to examine approaches to countering online radicalisation in Australia (single page linking to each contribution)

Defence, Terrorism & Security , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-14

The Dynamics of Housing Affordability: Movements in and out of Housing Affordability Stress 2001–2006

AHURI

A 70-page Australian report investigating the dynamics of housing affordability in Australia over the period 2001–06 by tracking the housing affordability trajectories of a nationally representative sample of Australians across a period of six years

Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-14

America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2009

Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics

This report is part of an annual series depicting child well-being in the areas of family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-10

Introducing Unemployment Insurance to Developing Countries

IZA

This 40-page policy paper identifies key labor market and institutional differences between developed and developing countries, analyzes how these differences affect the working of the standard, OECD-style unemployment insurance (UI) program, and derives a desirable design of unemployment benefit program in developing countries

International Development , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-10

Embedding Research in Practice: Research within Family Relationship Centres in Australia

AFRC

This 17-page Australian briefing paper surveys a sample of research projects undertaken by FRCs established in funding rounds 1 and 2, and provides some insight into the issues of greatest concern to centres in the first few years of operation, the usefulness of reflective practice in service development, and the experience of the research process where external research partners are involved

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-07

The Impacts of Foreclosures on Families and Communities: A Primer

Urban Institute

This 54-page US brief summarizes what is known about how foreclosures adversely affect households and their neighborhoods — from children and the elderly to public safety and local property tax revenues. It also looks at policies, programs, and response strategies to prevent or mitigate the fallout

Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-07

How a Reduction of Standard Working Hours Affects Employment Dynamics

CentER

A 20-page Dutch discussion paper analysing the employment effects of a reduction in standard working hours in Portugal

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-07

Distributional Effects of Tax Expenditures

Tax Policy Center

This 27-page US paper examines the distributional effects of three of the largest groups of tax expenditures – those that subsidize owner-occupied housing, medical care, and retirement saving

Taxation , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-06

Laying a Solid Foundation: Strategies for Effective Program Replication

Public/Private Ventures

This 41-page US report provides policymakers, practitioners and philanthropists with guidance on how to successfully replicate and expand proven social programs

Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-06

Fatally Flawed: The Child Protection Crisis in Australia

CIS

A 40-page Australian monograph examining the child protection crisis in New South Wales

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-07-05

The Challenges of Russia’s Demographic Crisis

IFRI

A 28-page French paper examining the main demographic challenges that Russia faces today

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-06-18

Promoting Gender Equality through Stimulus Packages and Public Job Creation

Levy Economics Institute

This 12-page US paper examines the macroeconomic consequences of scaling up South Africa’s Expanded Public Works Programme by adding to it a new sector for social service delivery in health and education

Poverty & Hunger , Social Policy Posted: 2009-06-17

Money for Nothing? Australia in the Global Middle Class Welfare Debate

Parliamentary Library of Australia

This 44-page Australian research paper seeks to contribute to understanding of key issues in the debate about middle class welfare through an examination of comparative research into different welfare systems

Social Policy Posted: 2009-06-11

Is Social Security Part of the Social Safety Net?

CESifo

This 40-page paper focuses specifically on how Social Security affects the poor

Social Policy , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2009-06-05

Housing Insecurity and its Link to the Social Inclusion Agenda

AHURI

This 4-page Australian article examines the multi-dimensional nature of housing insecurity

Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-26

Reforming Pensions in Europe: Economic Fundamentals and Political Factors

CESifo

This 34-page working paper analyzes pension reforms in Europe and their determinants

Social Policy , Ageing Posted: 2009-05-13

Real Communities

Participation Society

An 8-page Australian essay on making social investments in communities

Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-13

Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia...

Senate Standing Committee

The 166-page report considers the funding, planning, allocation, capital and equity of residential and community aged care in Australia

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-13

Paid Parental Leave: Support for Parents with Newborn Children

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 585-page Australian report into supporting the parents of newborn children with paid parental leave

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-11

Adequacy of Pension Systems in Europe: An Analysis Based on Comprehensive Replacement Rates

CEPS

This 56-page paper develops indicators to highlight the ability of different national pension systems within Europe to enable individuals to maintain their living standards at retirement

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-07

Stepping Stone or Dead End? The Effect of the EITC on Earnings Growth

IZA

This discussion paper examines whether the jobs taken by single mothers as a result of the US EITC incentives are “dead-end” jobs or jobs that have the potential for earnings growth

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2009-05-06

Long Overdue: The Macroeconomic Benefits of Paid Parental Leave

Australia Institute

An 8-page Australian policy brief presenting the macroeconomic benefits of paid parental leave

Social Policy , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-05-05

Social Protection: A Global Imperative

ODI

A UK opinion on how to realise the G-20 commitment to fund social protection for the poorest countries as part of its global plan for recovery

Social Policy , International Development Posted: 2009-05-03

Disconnected Youth: A Look at 16- to 24-Year Olds Who Are Not Working or In School

CRS

An 82-page US report providing context for Congress about the characteristics of disconnected youth, and the circumstances in which they live

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-28

Assessing the Impact of a Wage Subsidy for Single Parents on Social Assistance in Canada

IZA

This 30-page discussion paper investigates the impact of a wage subsidy for single parents on social assistance

Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-04-26

Working in Disadvantaged Communities: What Additional Competencies do we Need?

Australia and New Zealand Health Policy

The purpose of this 17-page study was to develop a generic workforce needs assessment tool and to use it to identify the competencies needed by the public health workforce to work effectively in disadvantaged communities

Health , Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-24

Paradigm Shift: Social Justice as a Prerequisite for Sustainable Development

ETUI

This 46-page working paper argues that a new paradigm is needed for European and national policies if the challenge of sustainable development is to be answered

Social Policy , Climate Change & Environment Posted: 2009-04-23

Reform of the Australian Retirement Income System

Brotherhood of St. Laurence

An Australian report on the need for policy reforms to the pensions/taxation systems

Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-16

Taking Chances: The Effect of Growing Up on Welfare on the Risky Behaviour of Young People

CEPR

This 42-page Australian discussion paper analyzes the effect of growing up on welfare on young people's involvement in a variety of social and health risks

Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-09

A Response to Critics of Family Planning Programs

International Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health

A 6-page article arguing for the importance of family planning programmes in development

Social Policy , International Development Posted: 2009-04-08

Estimating the Social Value of Higher Education: Willingness to Pay for Community and Technical Colleges

IZA

The purpose of this 56-page discusssion paper is to estimate the social value of one form of higher education

Education , Social Policy Posted: 2009-04-08

Canada’s Hidden Deficit: The Social Cost of Low Literacy Skills

CPRN

A 45-page Canadian study exploring the social costs of low literacy

Education , Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-24

Homelessness in Canada: Past, Present, Future

CPRN

This 13-page Canadian paper looks at the evolution of the set of social problems we now call homelessness and the efforts of governments and communities to address them

Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2009-03-19