Social Policy
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More Than a Bed: Sydney's Homeless Speak Out
Wesley Mission
A 44-page Australian report examining the causes of homelessness
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-07-12
The Welfare Enigma: Explaining the Dramatic Decline in Canadians' Use of Social Assistance 1993-2005
C.D. Howe Institute
A 32-page study analyzing the factors responsible for the decline in social assistance use in Canada
Social Policy
Posted: 2008-06-20
Reforming Retirement-Income Systems and Lessons from the Recent Experiences of OECD Countries
IZA
A 23-page discussion paper summarizing pension reforms in OECD countries and highlighting the main lessons
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-12
Parents' Incomes and Childrens' Outcomes: A Quasi-Experiment
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper examines the effect of parental incomes on children's outcomes
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-12
Efficiency and Effectiveness of Social Spending
IZA
A 55-page discussion paper investigating the efficiency and effectiveness of social spending in Europe
Social Policy
Posted: 2008-06-11
The Value of Social Care Professionals Working in Extended Schools
NFER
This 75-page UK research explores the impact of social care professionals working within the multi-disciplinary environment of an extended school
Social Policy
, Education Posted: 2008-06-11
The Impact of Household Capital Income on Income Inequality
DIW
A 26-page German paper analyzing the contribution of capital income to income inequality in a cross-country comparison
Economic Policy
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-04
A Survey of the World's Oceans
PRI
A 32-page Canadian discussion paper examining international approaches to the management of diversity in society
Immigration & Refugees
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-02
Social Capital in Theory and Practice
CSHE
A 123-page Australian report exploring the use of social capital theory in understanding educational advantage/disadvantage from a public policy development perspective
Education
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-28
The Role of Workfare in Striking a Balance between Incentives and Insurance in the Labour Market
CESifo
This 38-page working paper studies the effects of workfare policies
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-20
Sixty Years after the Magic Carpet Ride
Falk Institute
A 51-page Israeli paper examining the long-run effects of early childhood environment on social and economic outcomes
Immigration & Refugees
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-17
Delivering Choice at the End of Life
King's Fund
A 54-page descriptive analysis of the impact and costs of a UK program designed to deliver choice at the end of life
Health
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-16
People, Places, Processes: Reducing Health Inequalities Through Balanced Health Approaches
VicHealth
A 32-page Australian overview of current evidence from health promotion approaches
Health
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-15
The Role of Vocational Education and Training in Welfare to Work
NCVER
This 42-page Australian report investigates the role that VET can play in the transition from welfare to work
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-14
Child Support and Housing Outcomes
AHURI
This 100-page Australian report describes the relationships between the payment and receipt of child support and housing outcomes
Social Policy
, Housing Posted: 2008-05-05
Too Young to Leave the Nest? The Effects of School Starting Age
IZA
A 59-page discussion paper examining the role of school starting age on long-term outcomes
Education
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-04-24
Is Social Europe Fit for Globalization?
European Commission
This 223-page study examines whether the European social model is fit to rise to the challenges of globalization
Social Policy
, European Union Posted: 2008-04-22
Better Opportunities for the Poor
Urban Institute
Six briefs examining the results of a US programme designed to help poor minority families move to better locations (single page linking to each paper)
Urban Issues
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-28
Social Security Programs Throughout the World: The Americas, 2007
SSA
A 196-page US report providing cross-national comparisons of the social security systems of each country in the Americas
Social Policy
Posted: 2008-03-28
Liberal Reforms are no Threat to Social Europe
CER
A commentary on European efforts to reconcile markets with social solidarity
Social Policy
, European Union Posted: 2008-03-25
Life Chances: Supporting People to Get On in the Labour Market
DWP-UK
A 76-page UK discussion paper examining key trends and issues relevant to the development of skills and employment strategies
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-21
The Impact of Unilateral Divorce on Crime
IZA
A 38-page US discussion paper calculating the impact of unilateral divorce on crime rates
Crime, Law & Order
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-17
Do Unemployment Benefits Promote or Hinder Structural Change?
IZA
A 41-page discussion paper evaluating the relationship between unemployment benefits and structural change
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-11
The Stability of Mixed Income Neighbourhoods in America
IZA
This 61-page discussion paper sketches out the empirical implications of slow transition towards mixed income neighbourhoods in the US
Urban Issues
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-11
Out-of-Home Care for Children in Australia: A Review of Literature and Policy
SPRC
This 70-page Australian study reviews trends in out-of-home care for children
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-09
Alternative Labor Market Policies to Increase Economic Self-Sufficiency
IZA
A 71-page US discussion paper evaluating policies used in the US to increase economic self-sufficiency
Social Policy
Posted: 2008-03-06
Growing Up in Australia
AIFS
A number of papers focusing on improving support for children and their families that were presented at the Australian LSAC Research Conference in December 2007 (single page linking to each paper)
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-02-27
Creating Better Communities: A Study of Social Capital Creation in Four Communities
The Benevolent Society
This 28-page Australian report examines what makes communities inclusive and caring
Social Policy
, Urban Issues Posted: 2008-02-12
Pathways to Work from Incapacity Benefit
DWP - UK
This 134-page UK report evaluates a job preparation payment offered to people electing to engage in an activity towards paid employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-02-06
Community Cohesion Impact Assessment and Community Conflict Prevention Tool
CLG- UK
A 24-page UK guidance tool designed for local authorities to test whether planned activitiies are likely to have a positive impact on community cohesion
Social Policy
, Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-02-06
Misleading Statistical Studies
IPS
An 8-page New Zealand study examining how statistical studies can mislead policymakers
Social Policy
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2008-01-23
Collateral Costs: The Effects of Incarceration on Employment and Earnings Among Young Men
IRP
This 35-page US paper reviews research on the collateral costs and benefits of incarceration in respect of employment and earnings
Crime, Law & Order
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-01-23
Human Services Systems Integration: A Conceptual Framework
IRP
This 20-page US discussion paper develops a set of organising principles and constructs for planning a service integration initiative
Social Policy
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2008-01-23
What are Low-ability Workers to do When Unskilled Jobs Disappear?
CIS
A 19-page Australian issue paper examining the employment prospects of low-ability workers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2008-01-21
Training the Unemployed in France
IZA
A 42-page discussion paper examining the impact of public-sponsored training programmes on transition rates out of unemployment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-27
From Mosaic to Harmony: Multicultural Canada in the 21st Century
PRI
A 27-page report summarizing a series of regional roundtable consultations on the Canadian approach to multicultural diversity
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-12-24
Governing Diversity: Democratic Solutions in Multicultural Societies
EDG
A 100-page collection of 10 essays discussing how to govern multicultural societies in a democratic manner
Governance & Politics
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-23
Positive Ageing Indicators
Ministry of Social Development - NZ
A 152-page New Zealand Report measuring aspects of well-being and quality of life for older people
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-09
A Blueprint for Social Care Excellence
CSCI
A UK speech on the role of commissioning in the care of older people
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-07
Economic and Ethnic Polarisation among Children in Sweden in Three Metropolitan Areas
IZA
This 42-page discussion paper investigates issues of economic and ethnic segregation in Swedish cities from the perspective of children
Immigration & Refugees
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-04
How do Housing and Housing Assistance Relate to Social Cohesion?
AHURI
A 4-page Australian policy bulletin synthesizing research into the relationship between housing and social cohesion
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-03
Earnings Over the Lifecycle: The Mincer Earnings Function and its Application
IZA
This 111-page discussion paper studies how earnings are distributed across the population, and why
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-30
Towards New Indicators of Disadvantage: Deprivation and Social Exclusion
SPRC
This 122-page study advocates a broader approach to the measurement of disadvantage
Poverty & Hunger
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-23
Employment Protection, Firm Selection and Growth
IZA
A 41-page working paper analyzing the effect of firing costs on aggregate productivity growth
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-19
Public Employment and Women
Levy Economics Institute
A 41-page US working paper describing the impact of Argentina's Jefes programme on female heads of poor households
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-13
The Labor Market and Young Black Men: Updating Moynihan
Urban Institute
A 26-page US paper reviewing the Moynihan Report and the causes and policy implications of trends in employment of young black men
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-11-07
Flexicurity? Labour Market Performance in Denmark
CESifo
A 37-page working paper examining Denmark's "Flexicurity" model and its impact on employment levels
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-07
The Impact of Welfare Reform on Leaver Characteristics, Employment and Recidivism
IZA
A 62-page discussion paper analyzing ther characteristics and employment of welfare recipients in two US states
Social Policy
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-11-06
The Persistence of Welfare Participation
IZA
A 35-page discussion paper examining the persistence of welfare participation in Sweden among Swedish-born and foreign-born households
Social Policy
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-10-31
"Getting the Big Picture": A Synopsis and Critique of Australian Out-of-Home Care
AIFS
A 40-page Australian report reviewing research into out-of-home care for children and young people
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-10-18
More Inequality, Less Social Mobility
ECONRSSS
This 14-page paper investigates the relationship between inequality and intergenerational mobility
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-10-11
Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Africa 2007
SSA
This 194-page US report provides a cross-national comparison of the social security systems in 44 countries across Africa
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-10-10
Compulsion in Active Labour Market Programs
UVT
A 27-page Dutch discussion paper examining the compulsion and treatment effects in active labour market programmes
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-10-10
TANF Caseload Composition and Leavers Synthesis Report
Urban Institute
This 185-page US report synthesises research on the composition of the welfare caseload and the status of welfare leavers since the federal welfarte reforms of 1996
Social Policy
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2007-10-10
International Update September 2007
SSA
A monthly US bulletin reporting on overseas developments in pensions, social security and retirement
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-10-04
Structural Estimation of Search Intensity
IZA
A 60-page discussion paper presenting a framework for evaluating policies intended to increase job search intensity
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-25
Fighting Poverty Through Incentives and Work Mandates for Young Men
Brookings Institute
An 8-page US policy brief proposing two sets of policies to help young men gain employment and improve earnings
Social Policy
, Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2007-09-25
Changing Lives and Places: Lessons from the Cultural Pathfinders
DCMS, LGA
The 20-page evaluation of a UK programme combining culture with local government services to provide innovative solutions for meeting community needs
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-09-24
The Skid Row Collaborative 2003-2007: Process Evaluation
Urban Institute
This 28-page US report examines a homelessness project that moved chronically homeless disabled people into housing and helped them with health, mental health, substance abuse and other supportive services
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-22
Rescaling Social Welfare Policies in Denmark
SFI
A background report for understanding the process for rescaling social welfare policies in Denmark
Social Policy
, European Union Posted: 2007-09-22
Opportunity at Work: Improving Job Quality
CLASP
This 24-page US paper describes the state of job quality in the US and makes the case for improvement
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-14
New Kids on the Block
Hoover Institution
A 7-page report of research into the effect of neighbourhood on educational attainment
Education
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-13
The Effect of Sanctions on the Job Finding Rate: Evidence from Denmark
IZA
A 39-page discussion paper investigating the effect of sanctions of unemployment insurance benefits on the exit rate from unemployment for a Danish sample
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-12
Towards Productive Welfare? A Comparative Analysis of 23 OECD Countries
SPRC
This 30-page paper explores the possibility of developing a classification of welfare state types that incorporate both productive and protective elements of social policy
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-08-31
Public Education Expenditure, Growth and Welfare
CESifo
This 42-page working paper studies the quantitative macroeconomic effects of public education in the USA
Education
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-29
Intergenerational Transmission of Educational Attainment in Germany: The Last Five Decades
IZA
This 40-page discussion paper studies the development in intergenerational mobility in respect of educational attainment in Germany
Education
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-29
Social Security Coverage and the Labour Market in Developing Countries
IZA
A 46-page discussion paper examining the reasons behind the low rates of participation in old age pension programmes in developing countries
Social Policy
, Ageing Posted: 2007-08-28
The Effects of In-Work Benefit Reform in Britain on Couples: Theory and Evidence
IZA
A 75-page discussion paper examining the effects of the Working Families' Tax Credit on couples in Britain
Social Policy
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-08-28
REACH: An Independent Report to Government on Raising the Aspirations and Attainment of Black Boys and Young Black Men
Communities and Local Government - UK
This 85-page UK report offers recommendations on what the government can do to help black boys and young black men to raise their aspirations and attainment
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-08-16
Health Shocks and Retirement: The Role of Welfare State Institutions
SFI
A 19-page Danish working paper studying the effect of welfare state interventions on the retirement of elderly male workers following an acute health shock
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-08-10
Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society: Two Years on
Communities and Local Government - UK
The 111-page progress report on the UK government's strategy for promoting race equality and community cohesion
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-08-08
Factors Influencing Social Mobility
DWP - UK
A 112-page literature review examining what facilitates and inhibits social mobility in the UK
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-08-03
Intergenerational Reliance on Income Support: Psychosocial Factors and their Measurement
FACS - Australia
This 120-page Australian research report identifies 9 psychosocial factors that explain reliance on income support from one generation to another
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-08-02
Social and Occupational Security and Labour Market Flexibility in Sweden
IZA
This 26-page discussion paper analyzes Sweden's unemployment compensation system and its effects on labour market flexibility
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-02
Happiness, Economics and Public Policy
IEA
A 60-page UK monograph analyzing the economic research that underlies politicians' growing preoccupation with measures of 'wellbeing'
Social Policy
, Economic Policy Posted: 2007-07-31
Housing Social Cohesion
AHURI
This 15-page Australian paper examines whether housing policy has a direct relationship with social cohesion
Housing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-23
Micro-Class Mobility: Social Reproduction in Four Countries
MZES
This 52-page German working paper highlights the importance of occupation in determining social mobility
Social Policy
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-07-20
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2007
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 64-page Australian report on the impact of policy programmes and interventions being used to achieve positive outcomes for indigenous people
Indigenous Affairs
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-18
International Update
SSA
A US bulletin (June 2007) reporting on recent developments in public and private pensions in foreign countries
Social Policy
, Ageing Posted: 2007-07-10
Age-Dependent Skill Formation and Returns to Education; Simulation Based Evidence
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper examines the shaping role early childhood has for human capital formation, growth and inequality
Education
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-09
Multiculturalism
Parliamentary Library - NSW
An 80-page Australian briefing paper examining key aspects of Australia's multiculturalism policy
Immigration & Refugees
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-04
New Directions in the Analysis of Inequality and Poverty
DIW
A 40-page German discussion paper examining major new directions in the analysis of poverty and equality over the past 30-40 years
Poverty & Hunger
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-02
Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 27-page New Zealand document outlines services designed to minimise harm from problem gambling
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-06-28
Care Matters: Time for Change
DEFS
This 144-page White Paper sets out the steps to be taken to improve outcomes for children and young people in care in the UK
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-26
Modernising Adult Social Care: What's Working
Department of Health - UK
This 128-page report assesses the progress and outcomes of the process to modernise social services in Britain
Social Policy
, Health Posted: 2007-06-26
Comparing the Effectiveness of Employment Subsidies
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper analyzes how employment subsidies should be targeted
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-25
The Impact of Pathways to Work: Research Report 485
DWP - UK
This 108-page UK report examines the impact of the Pathways to Work incapacity reform pilots
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-19
Innovative Employment Approaches and Programs for Low-Income Families
Urban Institute
This 118-page US report profiles approaches and programmes for improving the economic success of low-income parents
Poverty & Hunger
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-03
What Did All the Money Do?
IZA
This 41-page discussion paper reports on the ineffectiveness of recent German labour market programmes
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-03
Does Subjective Left-Right Position Have a Causal Effect on Support for Redistribution?
SFI
This 40-page Danish paper uses a comparative analysis of Sweden, Germany and Norway to study the connection between political values and support for redistribution
Social Policy
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2007-05-25
Social Inclusion and Participation: A Guide to Policy and Planning
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
This New Zealand document provides a conceptual framework and guide for policy development and service delivery with the aim of achieving fairness, opportunity and security for all New Zealanders
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-05-04
China's Economic Prospects 2006-2020
CEIP
A 56-page US paper probing possible economic paths for China and their likely social effects
Economic Policy
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-04-25
Predicaments in the Futures of Aging Democracies
Institute for Futures Studies
A 31-page Swedish working paper examining the difficulty of policymaking for the sustainability of long-term social security systems
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-04-23
The War Between the State and the Family
IEA
An 84-page economic analysis of the effects of UK family policy
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-04-19
Alternative Tax Benefit Strategies to Support Children in the European Union
ENEPRI
This 45-page working paper compares the strategies of three European countries that have recently reformed their family support systems
Social Policy
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-04-05
Child Support Policy: An International Dimension
DWP - UK
A 224-page report providing an overview of the child maintenance systems in 14 countries and comparing these systems with that of the UK
Families, Children & Youth
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-04-03
Civilization Cannot be Imported
Academy of Finland
A 56-page Finnish report on the impact of cultural and social research, focusing on research funded by the Finnish Council for Culture and Society
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-03-29
The Licensing of Sex Work in Australia and New Zealand
Elaw
A 19-page paper comparing the existing systems for licensing sex work in Australia and New Zealand
Crime, Law & Order
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-03-27
The Scandinavian Model: Prospects and Challenges
CESifo
This 35-page paper discusses how current challenges affect the need and scope for reforms to the Scandinavian welfare model
Social Policy
Posted: 2007-03-22
Pension Reform in Chile: Closing the Gap, Not Scrapping the System
NCPA
A 3-page US commentary on how the Chilean pension system is working
Ageing
, Social Policy Posted: 2007-03-22
More Than a Bed: Sydney's Homeless Speak Out
Wesley Mission
A 44-page Australian report examining the causes of homelessness
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2008-07-12
The Welfare Enigma: Explaining the Dramatic Decline in Canadians' Use of Social Assistance 1993-2005
C.D. Howe Institute
A 32-page study analyzing the factors responsible for the decline in social assistance use in Canada
Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-20
Reforming Retirement-Income Systems and Lessons from the Recent Experiences of OECD Countries
IZA
A 23-page discussion paper summarizing pension reforms in OECD countries and highlighting the main lessons
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-12
Parents' Incomes and Childrens' Outcomes: A Quasi-Experiment
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper examines the effect of parental incomes on children's outcomes
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-12
Efficiency and Effectiveness of Social Spending
IZA
A 55-page discussion paper investigating the efficiency and effectiveness of social spending in Europe
Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-11
The Value of Social Care Professionals Working in Extended Schools
NFER
This 75-page UK research explores the impact of social care professionals working within the multi-disciplinary environment of an extended school
Social Policy , Education Posted: 2008-06-11
The Impact of Household Capital Income on Income Inequality
DIW
A 26-page German paper analyzing the contribution of capital income to income inequality in a cross-country comparison
Economic Policy , Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-04
A Survey of the World's Oceans
PRI
A 32-page Canadian discussion paper examining international approaches to the management of diversity in society
Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2008-06-02
Social Capital in Theory and Practice
CSHE
A 123-page Australian report exploring the use of social capital theory in understanding educational advantage/disadvantage from a public policy development perspective
Education , Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-28
The Role of Workfare in Striking a Balance between Incentives and Insurance in the Labour Market
CESifo
This 38-page working paper studies the effects of workfare policies
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-20
Sixty Years after the Magic Carpet Ride
Falk Institute
A 51-page Israeli paper examining the long-run effects of early childhood environment on social and economic outcomes
Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-17
Delivering Choice at the End of Life
King's Fund
A 54-page descriptive analysis of the impact and costs of a UK program designed to deliver choice at the end of life
Health , Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-16
People, Places, Processes: Reducing Health Inequalities Through Balanced Health Approaches
VicHealth
A 32-page Australian overview of current evidence from health promotion approaches
Health , Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-15
The Role of Vocational Education and Training in Welfare to Work
NCVER
This 42-page Australian report investigates the role that VET can play in the transition from welfare to work
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2008-05-14
Child Support and Housing Outcomes
AHURI
This 100-page Australian report describes the relationships between the payment and receipt of child support and housing outcomes
Social Policy , Housing Posted: 2008-05-05
Too Young to Leave the Nest? The Effects of School Starting Age
IZA
A 59-page discussion paper examining the role of school starting age on long-term outcomes
Education , Social Policy Posted: 2008-04-24
Is Social Europe Fit for Globalization?
European Commission
This 223-page study examines whether the European social model is fit to rise to the challenges of globalization
Social Policy , European Union Posted: 2008-04-22
Better Opportunities for the Poor
Urban Institute
Six briefs examining the results of a US programme designed to help poor minority families move to better locations (single page linking to each paper)
Urban Issues , Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-28
Social Security Programs Throughout the World: The Americas, 2007
SSA
A 196-page US report providing cross-national comparisons of the social security systems of each country in the Americas
Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-28
Liberal Reforms are no Threat to Social Europe
CER
A commentary on European efforts to reconcile markets with social solidarity
Social Policy , European Union Posted: 2008-03-25
Life Chances: Supporting People to Get On in the Labour Market
DWP-UK
A 76-page UK discussion paper examining key trends and issues relevant to the development of skills and employment strategies
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-21
The Impact of Unilateral Divorce on Crime
IZA
A 38-page US discussion paper calculating the impact of unilateral divorce on crime rates
Crime, Law & Order , Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-17
Do Unemployment Benefits Promote or Hinder Structural Change?
IZA
A 41-page discussion paper evaluating the relationship between unemployment benefits and structural change
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-11
The Stability of Mixed Income Neighbourhoods in America
IZA
This 61-page discussion paper sketches out the empirical implications of slow transition towards mixed income neighbourhoods in the US
Urban Issues , Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-11
Out-of-Home Care for Children in Australia: A Review of Literature and Policy
SPRC
This 70-page Australian study reviews trends in out-of-home care for children
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-09
Alternative Labor Market Policies to Increase Economic Self-Sufficiency
IZA
A 71-page US discussion paper evaluating policies used in the US to increase economic self-sufficiency
Social Policy Posted: 2008-03-06
Growing Up in Australia
AIFS
A number of papers focusing on improving support for children and their families that were presented at the Australian LSAC Research Conference in December 2007 (single page linking to each paper)
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2008-02-27
Creating Better Communities: A Study of Social Capital Creation in Four Communities
The Benevolent Society
This 28-page Australian report examines what makes communities inclusive and caring
Social Policy , Urban Issues Posted: 2008-02-12
Pathways to Work from Incapacity Benefit
DWP - UK
This 134-page UK report evaluates a job preparation payment offered to people electing to engage in an activity towards paid employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2008-02-06
Community Cohesion Impact Assessment and Community Conflict Prevention Tool
CLG- UK
A 24-page UK guidance tool designed for local authorities to test whether planned activitiies are likely to have a positive impact on community cohesion
Social Policy , Immigration & Refugees Posted: 2008-02-06
Misleading Statistical Studies
IPS
An 8-page New Zealand study examining how statistical studies can mislead policymakers
Social Policy , Governance & Politics Posted: 2008-01-23
Collateral Costs: The Effects of Incarceration on Employment and Earnings Among Young Men
IRP
This 35-page US paper reviews research on the collateral costs and benefits of incarceration in respect of employment and earnings
Crime, Law & Order , Social Policy Posted: 2008-01-23
Human Services Systems Integration: A Conceptual Framework
IRP
This 20-page US discussion paper develops a set of organising principles and constructs for planning a service integration initiative
Social Policy , Governance & Politics Posted: 2008-01-23
What are Low-ability Workers to do When Unskilled Jobs Disappear?
CIS
A 19-page Australian issue paper examining the employment prospects of low-ability workers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2008-01-21
Training the Unemployed in France
IZA
A 42-page discussion paper examining the impact of public-sponsored training programmes on transition rates out of unemployment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-27
From Mosaic to Harmony: Multicultural Canada in the 21st Century
PRI
A 27-page report summarizing a series of regional roundtable consultations on the Canadian approach to multicultural diversity
Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-24
Governing Diversity: Democratic Solutions in Multicultural Societies
EDG
A 100-page collection of 10 essays discussing how to govern multicultural societies in a democratic manner
Governance & Politics , Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-23
Positive Ageing Indicators
Ministry of Social Development - NZ
A 152-page New Zealand Report measuring aspects of well-being and quality of life for older people
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-09
A Blueprint for Social Care Excellence
CSCI
A UK speech on the role of commissioning in the care of older people
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-07
Economic and Ethnic Polarisation among Children in Sweden in Three Metropolitan Areas
IZA
This 42-page discussion paper investigates issues of economic and ethnic segregation in Swedish cities from the perspective of children
Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-04
How do Housing and Housing Assistance Relate to Social Cohesion?
AHURI
A 4-page Australian policy bulletin synthesizing research into the relationship between housing and social cohesion
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-12-03
Earnings Over the Lifecycle: The Mincer Earnings Function and its Application
IZA
This 111-page discussion paper studies how earnings are distributed across the population, and why
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-30
Towards New Indicators of Disadvantage: Deprivation and Social Exclusion
SPRC
This 122-page study advocates a broader approach to the measurement of disadvantage
Poverty & Hunger , Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-23
Employment Protection, Firm Selection and Growth
IZA
A 41-page working paper analyzing the effect of firing costs on aggregate productivity growth
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-19
Public Employment and Women
Levy Economics Institute
A 41-page US working paper describing the impact of Argentina's Jefes programme on female heads of poor households
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-13
The Labor Market and Young Black Men: Updating Moynihan
Urban Institute
A 26-page US paper reviewing the Moynihan Report and the causes and policy implications of trends in employment of young black men
Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-07
Flexicurity? Labour Market Performance in Denmark
CESifo
A 37-page working paper examining Denmark's "Flexicurity" model and its impact on employment levels
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-11-07
The Impact of Welfare Reform on Leaver Characteristics, Employment and Recidivism
IZA
A 62-page discussion paper analyzing ther characteristics and employment of welfare recipients in two US states
Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-11-06
The Persistence of Welfare Participation
IZA
A 35-page discussion paper examining the persistence of welfare participation in Sweden among Swedish-born and foreign-born households
Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-10-31
"Getting the Big Picture": A Synopsis and Critique of Australian Out-of-Home Care
AIFS
A 40-page Australian report reviewing research into out-of-home care for children and young people
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2007-10-18
More Inequality, Less Social Mobility
ECONRSSS
This 14-page paper investigates the relationship between inequality and intergenerational mobility
Social Policy Posted: 2007-10-11
Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Africa 2007
SSA
This 194-page US report provides a cross-national comparison of the social security systems in 44 countries across Africa
Social Policy Posted: 2007-10-10
Compulsion in Active Labour Market Programs
UVT
A 27-page Dutch discussion paper examining the compulsion and treatment effects in active labour market programmes
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-10-10
TANF Caseload Composition and Leavers Synthesis Report
Urban Institute
This 185-page US report synthesises research on the composition of the welfare caseload and the status of welfare leavers since the federal welfarte reforms of 1996
Social Policy , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2007-10-10
International Update September 2007
SSA
A monthly US bulletin reporting on overseas developments in pensions, social security and retirement
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-10-04
Structural Estimation of Search Intensity
IZA
A 60-page discussion paper presenting a framework for evaluating policies intended to increase job search intensity
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-25
Fighting Poverty Through Incentives and Work Mandates for Young Men
Brookings Institute
An 8-page US policy brief proposing two sets of policies to help young men gain employment and improve earnings
Social Policy , Poverty & Hunger Posted: 2007-09-25
Changing Lives and Places: Lessons from the Cultural Pathfinders
DCMS, LGA
The 20-page evaluation of a UK programme combining culture with local government services to provide innovative solutions for meeting community needs
Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-24
The Skid Row Collaborative 2003-2007: Process Evaluation
Urban Institute
This 28-page US report examines a homelessness project that moved chronically homeless disabled people into housing and helped them with health, mental health, substance abuse and other supportive services
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-22
Rescaling Social Welfare Policies in Denmark
SFI
A background report for understanding the process for rescaling social welfare policies in Denmark
Social Policy , European Union Posted: 2007-09-22
Opportunity at Work: Improving Job Quality
CLASP
This 24-page US paper describes the state of job quality in the US and makes the case for improvement
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-14
New Kids on the Block
Hoover Institution
A 7-page report of research into the effect of neighbourhood on educational attainment
Education , Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-13
The Effect of Sanctions on the Job Finding Rate: Evidence from Denmark
IZA
A 39-page discussion paper investigating the effect of sanctions of unemployment insurance benefits on the exit rate from unemployment for a Danish sample
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-09-12
Towards Productive Welfare? A Comparative Analysis of 23 OECD Countries
SPRC
This 30-page paper explores the possibility of developing a classification of welfare state types that incorporate both productive and protective elements of social policy
Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-31
Public Education Expenditure, Growth and Welfare
CESifo
This 42-page working paper studies the quantitative macroeconomic effects of public education in the USA
Education , Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-29
Intergenerational Transmission of Educational Attainment in Germany: The Last Five Decades
IZA
This 40-page discussion paper studies the development in intergenerational mobility in respect of educational attainment in Germany
Education , Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-29
Social Security Coverage and the Labour Market in Developing Countries
IZA
A 46-page discussion paper examining the reasons behind the low rates of participation in old age pension programmes in developing countries
Social Policy , Ageing Posted: 2007-08-28
The Effects of In-Work Benefit Reform in Britain on Couples: Theory and Evidence
IZA
A 75-page discussion paper examining the effects of the Working Families' Tax Credit on couples in Britain
Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-08-28
REACH: An Independent Report to Government on Raising the Aspirations and Attainment of Black Boys and Young Black Men
Communities and Local Government - UK
This 85-page UK report offers recommendations on what the government can do to help black boys and young black men to raise their aspirations and attainment
Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-16
Health Shocks and Retirement: The Role of Welfare State Institutions
SFI
A 19-page Danish working paper studying the effect of welfare state interventions on the retirement of elderly male workers following an acute health shock
Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-10
Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society: Two Years on
Communities and Local Government - UK
The 111-page progress report on the UK government's strategy for promoting race equality and community cohesion
Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-08
Factors Influencing Social Mobility
DWP - UK
A 112-page literature review examining what facilitates and inhibits social mobility in the UK
Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-03
Intergenerational Reliance on Income Support: Psychosocial Factors and their Measurement
FACS - Australia
This 120-page Australian research report identifies 9 psychosocial factors that explain reliance on income support from one generation to another
Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-02
Social and Occupational Security and Labour Market Flexibility in Sweden
IZA
This 26-page discussion paper analyzes Sweden's unemployment compensation system and its effects on labour market flexibility
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-08-02
Happiness, Economics and Public Policy
IEA
A 60-page UK monograph analyzing the economic research that underlies politicians' growing preoccupation with measures of 'wellbeing'
Social Policy , Economic Policy Posted: 2007-07-31
Housing Social Cohesion
AHURI
This 15-page Australian paper examines whether housing policy has a direct relationship with social cohesion
Housing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-23
Micro-Class Mobility: Social Reproduction in Four Countries
MZES
This 52-page German working paper highlights the importance of occupation in determining social mobility
Social Policy , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-07-20
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2007
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 64-page Australian report on the impact of policy programmes and interventions being used to achieve positive outcomes for indigenous people
Indigenous Affairs , Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-18
International Update
SSA
A US bulletin (June 2007) reporting on recent developments in public and private pensions in foreign countries
Social Policy , Ageing Posted: 2007-07-10
Age-Dependent Skill Formation and Returns to Education; Simulation Based Evidence
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper examines the shaping role early childhood has for human capital formation, growth and inequality
Education , Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-09
Multiculturalism
Parliamentary Library - NSW
An 80-page Australian briefing paper examining key aspects of Australia's multiculturalism policy
Immigration & Refugees , Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-04
New Directions in the Analysis of Inequality and Poverty
DIW
A 40-page German discussion paper examining major new directions in the analysis of poverty and equality over the past 30-40 years
Poverty & Hunger , Social Policy Posted: 2007-07-02
Preventing and Minimising Gambling Harm
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 27-page New Zealand document outlines services designed to minimise harm from problem gambling
Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-28
Care Matters: Time for Change
DEFS
This 144-page White Paper sets out the steps to be taken to improve outcomes for children and young people in care in the UK
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-26
Modernising Adult Social Care: What's Working
Department of Health - UK
This 128-page report assesses the progress and outcomes of the process to modernise social services in Britain
Social Policy , Health Posted: 2007-06-26
Comparing the Effectiveness of Employment Subsidies
IZA
This 34-page discussion paper analyzes how employment subsidies should be targeted
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-25
The Impact of Pathways to Work: Research Report 485
DWP - UK
This 108-page UK report examines the impact of the Pathways to Work incapacity reform pilots
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-19
Innovative Employment Approaches and Programs for Low-Income Families
Urban Institute
This 118-page US report profiles approaches and programmes for improving the economic success of low-income parents
Poverty & Hunger , Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-03
What Did All the Money Do?
IZA
This 41-page discussion paper reports on the ineffectiveness of recent German labour market programmes
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social Policy Posted: 2007-06-03
Does Subjective Left-Right Position Have a Causal Effect on Support for Redistribution?
SFI
This 40-page Danish paper uses a comparative analysis of Sweden, Germany and Norway to study the connection between political values and support for redistribution
Social Policy , Governance & Politics Posted: 2007-05-25
Social Inclusion and Participation: A Guide to Policy and Planning
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
This New Zealand document provides a conceptual framework and guide for policy development and service delivery with the aim of achieving fairness, opportunity and security for all New Zealanders
Social Policy Posted: 2007-05-04
China's Economic Prospects 2006-2020
CEIP
A 56-page US paper probing possible economic paths for China and their likely social effects
Economic Policy , Social Policy Posted: 2007-04-25
Predicaments in the Futures of Aging Democracies
Institute for Futures Studies
A 31-page Swedish working paper examining the difficulty of policymaking for the sustainability of long-term social security systems
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-04-23
The War Between the State and the Family
IEA
An 84-page economic analysis of the effects of UK family policy
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2007-04-19
Alternative Tax Benefit Strategies to Support Children in the European Union
ENEPRI
This 45-page working paper compares the strategies of three European countries that have recently reformed their family support systems
Social Policy , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-04-05
Child Support Policy: An International Dimension
DWP - UK
A 224-page report providing an overview of the child maintenance systems in 14 countries and comparing these systems with that of the UK
Families, Children & Youth , Social Policy Posted: 2007-04-03
Civilization Cannot be Imported
Academy of Finland
A 56-page Finnish report on the impact of cultural and social research, focusing on research funded by the Finnish Council for Culture and Society
Social Policy Posted: 2007-03-29
The Licensing of Sex Work in Australia and New Zealand
Elaw
A 19-page paper comparing the existing systems for licensing sex work in Australia and New Zealand
Crime, Law & Order , Social Policy Posted: 2007-03-27
The Scandinavian Model: Prospects and Challenges
CESifo
This 35-page paper discusses how current challenges affect the need and scope for reforms to the Scandinavian welfare model
Social Policy Posted: 2007-03-22
Pension Reform in Chile: Closing the Gap, Not Scrapping the System
NCPA
A 3-page US commentary on how the Chilean pension system is working
Ageing , Social Policy Posted: 2007-03-22