Social Policy
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 & PoliticsPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 & YouthPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 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 PolicyPosted: 2007-03-22
Turning Unemployment into Self-Employment: Effectiveness and Efficiency of Two Start-Up Programmes
IZA
This 38-page discussion paper examines the effectiveness and efficiency of two German self-employment start-up programmes for the unemployed
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-16
How Does Housing Assistance Affect Employment, Health & Social Cohesion?
AHURI
An 8-page Australian policy bulletin reviewing the evidence base on the well-being outcomes of housing, and identifying key knowledge gaps
Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-12
Reducing Dependency, Increasing Opportunity: Options for the Future of Welfare to Work
Department for Work and Pensions - UK
This 144-page review evaluates progress in the UK's Welfare to Work Programme
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-06
Why Are Youth From Lower-Income Families Less Likely to Attend University?
Statistics Canada
This 38-page Canadian paper uses data on academic abilities, parental influences, financial constraints and other characteristics to try to account for the large gap in university attendance across the income distribution
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-05
Does Parental Unemployment Cause Right-Wing Extremism?
DIW
This 53-page German discussion paper investigates the extent to which the experience of parental unemployment during childhood affects young people's far right-wing attitudes and xenophobia
Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2007-03-01
The New Identity Politics 2007
IPPR
A 19-page UK working paper aiming to map the broad parameters of the current debate about identity and public policy
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-26
Minimum Wages, the Earned Income Tax Credit and Employment
IZA
This 38-page discussion paper studies the effects of minimum wages and the Earned Income Tax Credit in the post-welfare reform era in the US
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-20
New Insights on Unemployment Duration and Post-Unemployment Earnings in Germany
IZA
This 42-page working paper estimates the effects of benefit entitlement periods and the size of unemployment benefits on unemployment duration and post-unemployment earnings in West Germany
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-19
International Comparisons of Living Standards by Equivalent Incomes
CEPII
This 37-page French working paper proposes a new measure of comparing living standards based on welfare economics
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-14
From Bismarck to Friedman
IEA
A 9-page discussion paper examining the Chilean pension system
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-10
Racial Inequality, Social Cohesion and Policy Issues in Canada
IRPP
This 57-page Canadian paper investigates whether racial inequality has an effect on social cohesion
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-09
Income Support Policies for Part-Time Workers: A Stepping Stone to Regular Jobs?
CESifo
This 22-page working paper examines whether an income support policy for part-time workers in Belgium increased the transition from unemployment to non-subsidised, regular employment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-09
Screening Welfare Beneficiaries for Adult Literacy Skills: A Review of the International Literature
Ministry of Social Development - New Zealand
This New Zealand literature review examines the policy and operational responses of welfare jurisdictions in different countries to manage literacy issues among their beneficiary populations
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-02-02
Jobless Households: Longitudinal Analysis of the Persistence and Determinants of Joblessness
Melbourne Institute
A 73-page Australian report of a panel survey reveals variations in the persistence of joblessness by type of household
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-29
Child Protection Australia 2005-06
AIHW
This 104-page report provides comprehensive information on child protection in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-29
Poverty in America: Consequences for Individuals and the Economy
GAO
US testimony summarizing what is known about the relationship between poverty and adverse social conditions, and the links between poverty and economic growth
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-28
A New Framework for the Analysis of Inequality
IZA
This 56-page discussion paper describes recent methodological advances that enable one to determine how policies shift people across economic sectors
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-01-28
The Effect of Benefits Level on Take-up Rates: Evidence from a Natural Experiment
Falk Institute
A 31-page Israeli paper investigating the relationship between the lavel of social security benefits and take-up rates
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-01-18
The Prevalance and Heterogeneity of At-Risk and Pathological Gamblers: The Danish Case
SFI
A 22-page Danish working paper showing the prevalence of at-risk, problem and pathological gamblers among adult Danes
Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-10
Documentation of 'Care Packages' for Children in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben Model
SFI
This 44-page Danish working paper consists of documentation for the modelling of schemes implemented in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben model for use in the 'Carearchitecture' childcare project
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-10
The Social Benefits and Economic Costs of Taxation
CCPA
A 55-page Canadian study comparing the social benefits and economic costs of taxation in high- and low-tax countries
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-23
The Effect of Direct Democracy on Income Redistribution: Evidence for Switzerland
CESifo
This paper examines the influence of direct democracy on income distribution
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-21
Cultural Vitality in Communities: Interpretation and Indicators
Urban Institute
This 104-page US report describes a method for measuring cultural vitality in communities
Urban Issues, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-21
How to Help Unemployed Find Jobs More Quickly
IZA
This 37-page discussion paper investigates how a mandatory activation programme in Denmark affects the job-finding rate of unemployed workers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-19
Social Capital as a Public Policy Tool
PRI
This 40-page Canadian report synthesizes the activities, findings and recommendations of a Canadian project studying the value of social capital as a public policy tool
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-12
Third Sector in Partnership Arrangements: Navigating New Waters or Treading Water?
Hawke Institute
This Australian paper examines the true nature of so-called 'partnerships' created between government and the third sector to address social problems
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-11
Tradeoffs Between Equality and Difference: The Crisis of Dutch Multiculturalism in Cross-Channel Perspective
DIIS
This 10-page Danish brief examines the outcomes of Dutch integration policies in a cross-national European perspective
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-07
Multiculturalism in Denmark and Sweden
DIIS
This 10-page Danish brief compares the policies and practice of multiculturalism and integration in Denmark and Sweden
Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-07
Child Protection and Out-of-Home Care Performance Indicators
AIHW
A 151-page report on the use of child protection and out-of-home care performance indicators in Australia
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-11-15
Moving Beyond Traditional Cash Measures of Economic Well-being: including indirect benefits and indirect taxes
NATSEM
A 42-page discussion paper studying economic well-being in the UK and Australia, taking into account indirect benefits and taxes
Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-11-14
Radical Islam in France: Internal Problems and External Linkages
IPCS
This 12-page research paper aims to demonstrate that radical Islam in France is a factor of instability due to the widespread socio-economic deprivation of the Muslim community
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-11-09
Should We Subsidize Work? Welfare Reform, the Earned Income Tax Credit and Optimal Transfers
Urban Institute
An 18-page US paper assessing evidence that welfare reform and expansion of the earned income tax credit have increased work among low-income families
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-11-06
The Core Analytics of Randomized Experiments for Social Research
MDRC
This 41-page US paper examines the core analytics of randomized experiments for social research
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-11-01
Increasing Longevity and Social Security Reform
CESifo
A working paper examining the economic effects of increasing longevity
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-10-27
Pain and Mythology: Disability Support Pension Recipients and Work
Australian Review of Public Affairs
A 19-page Australian report of a study examining the practicability of obliging recipients of the Australian Disability Support Pension to take up employment
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-10-26
Parental Leave Benefit Reform in Germany: Costs and Labour Market Outcomes of Moving Towards the Scandinavian Model
DIW Berlin
This 25-page discussion paper investigates the impact of German parental leave benefit reform on fertility rates and employment rates of young mothers
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-10-25
Anti-Social Behaviour Intensive Family Support Projects: An Evaluation of Six Pioneering Projects
Department for Communities and Local Government - UK
The 188-page report of a two-year evaluation of special anti-social behaviour rehabilitation projects
Crime, Law & Order, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-10-17
Active Labor Market Policy Effects for Women in Europe: A Survey
IZA
A 21-page discussion paper reviewing the literature on the effects of active labour market policies for unemployed women in Europe
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2006-10-17
A Growth-Enhancing Approach to Economic Security
Brookings Institution
A 16-page US policy paper offering a strategy for providing a basic level of economic security that benefits families and national economic growth
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-09-19
Reaching Out: An Action Plan on Social Exclusion
Social Exclusion Task Force
A 100-page plan for tackling social exclusion in the UK
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-12
Poverty and Family Life under Welfare-to-Work: The Continuing Failure of Welfare Policy
Hawke Research Institute for Sustainable Societies
A 15-page conference paper dicussing aspects of a study into the lives of poor families and the ramifications of welfare-to-work policies in Australia
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-06
Understanding Diverse Neighbourhoods in an Era of Demographic Change
Urban Institute
This 46-page US paper develops a new set of neighbourhood typologies using categories that reflect important differences in income as well as the extent of racial and ethnic diversity
Social Policy, Urban IssuesPosted: 2006-08-31
The Changing Role of Welfare in the Lives of Low-Income Families with Children
Urban Institute
A 91-page US report on how well low-income families have fared since the welfare system was overhauled in 1966
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-31
Proceedings of the International Forum on Family Relationships in Transition
Australian Institute of Family Studies
The 276-page proceedings of an international forum held in Australia to discuss the legislative, practical and policy responses to family relationships in transition
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-08-21
European Integration and Convergence of the National Welfare States
Policy Research Initiative
This 8-page Canadian briefing note discusses the pressures that could lead to convergence of welfare systems within the EU
European Union, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-08-15
Defining 'Quality' In Social Policy Research
Social Policy Association
This 24-page UK study investigates how social policy researchers and research users conceptualise 'quality' in social policy research
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-08-07
Is the U.S. a Good Model for Reducing Social Exclusion in Europe?
Center for Economic and Policy Research
A 30-page US study reviewing data on economic and social measures in the US and Europe to assess how well the US has improved living standards
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-02
Measures of Quality and Impact of Publicly Funded Research in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Education, Science and Training - Australia
A 122-page Australian report outlining an innovative model for future assessment of research in the humanities, arts, social sciences and other policy areas
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-25
The Outcomes of 1996 Welfare Reforms
Brookings Institution
A 12-page US House testimony assessing the outcomes of the welfare reforms of 1996
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-07-25
Are Wage Supplements the Answer to the Problem of the Working Poor?
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
This 13-page Canadian paper examines the casee for a national wage supplementation programme to address poverty
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-07-22
How Does EU Enlargement Affect Social Cohesion?
German Institute for Economic Research
A 36-page German working paper examining the consequences of EU enlargement on social cohesion in member countries
European Union, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-07
A Community for All Ages - Building the Future
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 44-page report contains the findings and recommendations of a speakers series examining the implications of an ageing society on the built environment
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-06
Community Aged Care Packages in Australia 2004-05
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
An 86-page report presenting key statistics on the levels of service provision of two aged care programmes funded by the Australian government
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-01
Toward Squaring the Circle
Institute for Research on Public Policy
A 28-page Canadian paper examining the work-life balance and its implications for individuals, firms and public policy
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-01
Skills and Knowledge for Canada's Future: Seven Perspectives - Towards an Integrated Approach to Human Capital Development
Canadian Policy Research Networks
A Canadian synthesis of recent research on human capital development in seven academic disciplines
Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-07-01
When Work Doesn't Pay: What Every Policymaker Should Know
National Center for Children in Poverty
This 8-page US report highlights ways in which the current US structure of work support policies often leads to unintended consequences
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-06-23
Incentive Effects of Social Assistance: A Regression Discontinuity Approach
Statistics Canada
A 35-page Canadian study into the effects of different levels of social assistance benefit on employment
Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-06-22
Evaluating Homelessness Prevention
Department for Communities and Local Government - UK
This 12-page UK research summary offers key findings from research into homelessness prevention
Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-06-14
Equal Access? Appropriate and Affordable Childcare for Every Child
Institute for Public Policy Research
This 43-page report argues that the UK government should aim for a childcare system that promotes child development, supports complex family lives and enables parental employment as the best route out of poverty
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-06-13
Payment for Care? Impact on the Economic Situation of the Pensioner in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain and Germany
Danish National Institute of Social Research
A 39-page working paper examining the economic situation of single pensioners receiving public old age pensions in 6 European countries
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-06-04
A Sure Start to Later Life: Ending Inequalities for Older People
Cabinet Office -UK
A 125-page UK report focusing on preventing social exclusion and promoting well-being in later life
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-05-31
Get Training or Wait? Long-Run Effects of Training Programs for the Unemployed in West Germany
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 57-page discussion paper investigating the long-run effects of state-sponsored training programmes for the unemployed
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2006-05-12
An Overview of Assisted Reproduction in Australia and Directions for Social Research
Australian Centre for Emerging Technologies and Society
This 13-page Australian paper gives an overview of reproductive technology services in Australia and examines the body of social research on the impacts of the technology
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-05-09
Single Person Households and Social Policy: Looking Forwards
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
A 47-page UK study into the implications of the growth of single person households for social policy
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-05-08
Wising Up: How Government Can Partner with Business to Increase Skills and Advance Low-Wage Workers
Center for Law and Social Policy
This 47-page report examines 5 US training partnerships between government and business designed to train workers and encourage the creation and retention of good jobs
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2006-05-03
Strategies for Increasing Participation in TANF Education and Training Activiities
Center for Law and Social Policy
A 16-page US paper summarizing research on the contribution of skills and credentials to labour market success and the lessons learned about effective welfare-to-work training and postsecondary education strategies
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2006-05-03
Welfare Migration in Europe and the Cost of a Harmonized Social Assistance
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 40-page discussion paper exploring the issue of welfare migration across the EU and estimating the costs and benefits of a harmonization of welfare in the Union
European Union, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-04-24
Overcoming Barriers to Mobility: The Role of Place in the United States and UK
Brookings Instiution
This 17-page US esssay considers the concept of social mobility and the importance of place as a factor influencing social mobility
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-04-18
How Welfare Reform Worked
Manhattan Institute
This article describes the successes and disappointments of America's welfare reform programme
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-04-17
Who Can Deliver Sustainable Development?
Foreign Policy Centre
This 4-page UK policy brief examines the problems of economic growth and social stagnation in Latin America
International Development, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-04-14
Child Care Assistance Helps Families Work: A Review of the Effects of Subsidy Receipt on Employment
CLASP
This 7-page US policy brief examines the effects of child care subsidies
Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2006-04-07
Ten Steps to Reforming Baby Boomer Retirement
National Center for Policy Analysis
This 40-page US study outlines 10 steps that could be taken to secure the retirement of baby boomers and future generations of retirees
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-04-04
An Adequate Superannuation-Based Retirement Income?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 39-page Australian research brief discusses the adequacy of existing superannuation arrangements in Australia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-03-27
Early Retirement Behaviour in the Netherlands: Evidence from a Policy Reform
Tinbergen Institute
This 40-page discussion paper examines early retirement behaviour in the Netherlands, and how it has been influenced by policy reform
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-03-10
The Economic Impact of Local Living Wages
Economic Policy Institute
This 25-page U.S. briefing paper examines the economic impact of local living wage policies in the U.S.
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2006-02-24
Pension Reform and the Development of Pension Systems
World Bank
A 168-page assessment of the World Bank's activities in support of reforming pension systems in 68 countries
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-02-16
Supporting Parents, Safeguarding Children
Commission for Social Care Inspection
This 60-page UK report finds that the situation of children at risk can be improved by providing improved support for their parents
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-02-14
The Impact of Changing Demographics and Pensions on the Demand for Housing and Financial Assets
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
A 42-page U.K. discussion paper examining the impact of ageing and the reform of social security on the demand for housing and the level of owner-occupation
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2006-01-25
Sustainable Social Spending
CESifo
A 42-page working paper discussing a number of threats to the sustainability of social spending
Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-01-25
Affirmative Action: What Do We Know?
Urban Institute
A 50-page U.S. paper reviewing research on the effect of affirmative action in employment, university admission and government procurement
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-01-24
Higher Education, the Bane of Fertility?
Centre for Economic Policy Research
A 55-page Australian discussion paper analysing the determinants of fertility, focusing on education
Social Policy, EducationPosted: 2006-01-18
The Long-Term Effects of a Generous Income Support Program: Unemployment Insurance in New Brunswick and Maine, 1940-1991
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 58-page discussion paper studies the long-term effects of a very generous unemployment programme on weeks worked
Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-01-17
Early Childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise
Rand Corporation
A 201-page U.S. review of research shedding light on effective early childhood intervention programmes
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-01-16
Twenty Million Future Funds
Centre for Independent Studies
A 16-page Australian issue analysis proposing a redistribution of the government's social security fund to provide all citizens with a personal security fund
Social PolicyPosted: 2006-01-11
Building Asset Security Among Low Income Households
Institute on Assets and Social Policy
A 55-page report describing asset-building policies used in the U.S. to build the asset base of low-income households
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-12-24
Forming, Developing and Sustaining Social Partnerships
National Centre for Vocational Education Research
This 45-page Australian report considers the principles and practices that build and sustain social partnerships in a range of contexts
Social PolicyPosted: 2005-12-23
Combatting the Social Exclusion of At-Risk Groups
Policy Research Initiative
A 26-page Canadian research paper focusing on policy, particularly on new approaches to social exclusion making an appearance in North America and Europe
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-12-21
Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect - 2003
Health Agency of Canada
This 162-page study presents the major findings of the second cycle of the Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-12-20
Nonpartisan Social Security Reform Plan
New America Foundation
This 9-page crossparty document presents a plan for reforming social security in the U.S.
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-12-19