Social Policy
A Broader, Bolder Approach to Education
EPI et al.
A 5-page US pamphlet advocating an approach to education that is capable of producing a substantial reduction in the current association between social and economic disadvantage and low student achievement (includes links to background papers)
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-09-06
Social Inclusion Down Under
Brotherhood of St. Laurence
Papers delivered at a symposium held to discuss aspects of social exclusion/inclusion in Australia (single page linking to each paper)
Social PolicyPosted: 2008-09-03
Parental Leave Policies in 21 Countries
CEPR
This 23-page US report compares the level of support provided to parents by 21 high-income countries
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-09-01
The Impact of a Cash Transfer Program on Cognitive Achievement
IZA
A 32-page discussion paper evaluating the impact of a cash transfer programme on cognitive achievement in Ecuador
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-08-29
Welfare Payments and School Attendance: An Analysis of Experimental Policy in Indigenous Education
Australian Education Union
This 36-page Australian paper sets out the concept of mutual obligation in Australia and its application to indigenous policy
Indigenous Affairs, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-08-18
Experimental Evidence on the Nature of the Danish Employment Miracle
IZA
A 53-page discussion paper assessing the nature of Danish labour market policy effectiveness
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2008-08-18
Don't Stop Me Now: Preparing for an Aged Population
Audit Commission - UK
This 76-page report examines the challenges and opportunities facing England as its population ages
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-08-14
The Effects of Benefit Sanctions on Lone Parents' Employment Decisions and Moves into Employment
DWP
The findings of a 110-page UK study exploring the effects of benefit sanctions on lone parents' employment decisions
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2008-08-08
Views of Children and Young People in Alternative Care in Queensland
CCYPCG
Three Australian reports documenting the views of children and young people in alternative care in Queensland (single page linking to each report)
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-08-07
Families Through Life
AIFS
Report of "Families Through Life", the July 2008 conference of the Australian Institute of Family Studies (single page linking to individual presentations)
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-07-25
Fighting Online Extremism: Tackling Old Challenges in the Internet Age
RSIS
A 3-page commentary on the Singaporean approach to tackling bigotry and religious extremism in the Internet age
Social Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-15
More Than a Bed: Sydney's Homeless Speak Out
Wesley Mission
A 44-page Australian report examining the causes of homelessness
Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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, EducationPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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, HousingPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 IssuesPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 & RefugeesPosted: 2008-02-06
Misleading Statistical Studies
IPS
An 8-page New Zealand study examining how statistical studies can mislead policymakers
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 & PoliticsPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 2007-10-18
More Inequality, Less Social Mobility
ECONRSSS
This 14-page paper investigates the relationship between inequality and intergenerational mobility
Social PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 & HungerPosted: 2007-10-10
International Update September 2007
SSA
A monthly US bulletin reporting on overseas developments in pensions, social security and retirement
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 & HungerPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 UnionPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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, AgeingPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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, AgeingPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 2007-07-09
Multiculturalism
Parliamentary Library - NSW
An 80-page Australian briefing paper examining key aspects of Australia's multiculturalism policy
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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, HealthPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 2007-06-03