Social Policy
Non-Employment and the Welfare State: U.K. and Germany Compared
Anglo-German Foundation
A 75-page study focusing on the labour market inactive, comparing changes in the size and composition of this group in the U.K. and Germany in the 1990s and estimating the impact of changes in welfare provisions on employment flows
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-06
Millions to the Middle: Three Strategies to Expand the Middle Class
Demos-USA
A 48-page U.S. report offers a long-term policy agenda deesigned to expand the middle class
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-05
Time Series of APW Calculations
Danish National Institute of Social Research
These modules provide a consistent series of impacts on the in-work income of specific family types from different social events such as sickness, unemployment, disability and retirement. Page links to modules for Denmark, Sweden and Finland
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-01
Building Community-Based Care Systems for Elderly Persons with Memory Loss: A Case Study
NLI Research Institute
A 9-page Japanese report on a program launched by the town of Honbetsu to support dementia sufferers and their carers
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-09-17
Does Means-Testing Exacerbate Early Retirement?
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
A 52-page U.K. paper analysing the trade-off between means-testing state pension benefits and disincentives to saving and working
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-09-15
Strategies for Equality and Inclusion
Victorian Council of Social Service
Links to papers presented at Australia's VCOSS Congress 2004, covering topics such as community strengthening, early childhood, affordable housing, human rights, vulnerable families, asylum seekers and refugees
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-09-14
Canada's New Social Risks: Directions for a New Social Architecture
Canadian Policy Research Networks
A 73-page report describing the social architecture required to cope with the social risks currently facing Canada
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-09-13
Assessing Poverty and Inequality at a Detailed Regional Level
National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling
A 19-page Australian paper describing new techniques developed to create synthetic household microdata and demonstrating their use in analysing poverty rates, the spatial impact of policy change and the characteristics of the poor by geographical area
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-08-31
International Update, August 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
A 4-page U.S. bulletin reporting on recent developments in Foreign Public and Private Pensions
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-08-31
Why Are Fertility and Women's Employment Rates So Low in Italy? Lessons from France and the U.K.
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 41-page discussion paper examining the relationship between women's employment and fertility in Mediterranean countries
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-08-31
Government Initiatives to Develop the U.K. Social Economy
Australian Centre for Co-operative Research and Development
A 25-page Australian paper examing the initiatives taken by the U.K. government to develop the "social economy"
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-08-21
Do Child Characteristics Affect How Children Fare in Families Receiving and Leaving Welfare?
Urban Institute
A 46-page U.S. discussion paper studying the developmental risks of children and adolescents in the families of former recipients and current recipients of welfare
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-08-20
The Consequences of "In-Work" Benefit Reform in Britain: New Evidence from Panel Data
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 74-page discussion paper evaluates the effect of the introduction of the Working Families' Tax Credit (designed to encourage work among low-income families with children) on single mothers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-08-17
International Update, July 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
A 4-page update on developments in public and private pensions in Romania, Jordan, Taiwan, El Salvador and Peru
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-08-09
Questions About Expanded Participation and the "Sustainability" of Japan's Long-Term Care Insurance System
NLI Research Institute
A 4-page paper examining the issues surrounding the proposal to extend participation in Japan's long-term care insurance system to younger people
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
Does "Work for the Dole" Work?
Melbourne Institute of Applied Economics and Social Research
This 40-page Australian working paper examines the effect of a community-based work experience program on exiting unemployment
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29
Encouraging Strong Family Relationships
Center for the Study of Social Policy
A 73-page U.S. report examining recent changes in the structure of American families and proposing benchmarks for a framework favouring the healthy formation and maintenance of families
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-26
Privatizing Pensions
American Enterprise Institute
A 7-page review of the privatization of pensions in Russia
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-19
Post-Adaptation Growth Recovery in Poland and Russia: Similarities and Differences
Center for Social and Economic Research
A 63-page working paper analyzing the sources, economic and social characteristics of growth recovery in two transition states, Poland and Russia
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-15
International Update, June 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
A 4-page U.S. bulletin on recent pension developments in Macedonia, Mexico, Australia, China and South Korea
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-12
International Comparison of Work Disability
Center for Economic Research
A 43-page discussion paper analyzing the results of self-reported work disability in U.S., U.K. and the Netherlands
Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-29
Developments in Family Policy in Portugal in 2003
Institute of Social Sciences
A 20-page working paper detailing developments in family policy in Portugal during 2003, covering benefits, reconciling work and family life, and the regulation of marriage and other relationships
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-23
How Do Welfare Sanctions Work?
Institute for Research on Poverty
A 27-page U.S. discussion paper examining the application of non-compliance sanctions in Wisconsin under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) legislation
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-22
The Welfare State, Thresholds, and Economic Growth
German Institute for Economic Research
This 56-page discussion paper examines the relationship between growing welfare states and economic growth rates
Economic Policy, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-18
How Changes in Benefits Entitlement Affect Job-Finding: Lessons from the Slovenia "Experiment"
Institute for the Study of Labor
A 48-page discussion paper investigating the effects of reducing the period of unemployment benefit and improving employment services on the exit rate from unemployment in Slovenia
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-17
International Update - May 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
A 4-page U.S. report on pensions developments in Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, U.K. and Japan
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-09
Population Aging and Life-Course Flexibility: The Pivotal Role of Increased Choice in the Retirement Decision
Policy Research Initiative
A 40-page Canadian discussion paper examining the hypothesis that major economic and social gains could flow from policy-induced changes in the allocation of time throughout life
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-01
The Territory as Parent: Review of the Safety of Children in Care in the ACT and of ACT Child Protection Management
ACT Government
This 236-page Australian report follows an investigation into all aspects of child protection in the ACT
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-05-28
What do "I Do's" Do? Potential Benefits of Marriage for Cohabiting Couples With Children
Urban Institute
An 8-page U.S. study quantifying the benefits of marriage, as compared to cohabitation, for families with children
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-05-26
What's Fair? Ethical Decision-making in an aging society
Canadian Policy Research Networks and The Change Foundation
A 65-page Canadian report proposing a new framework for policies that involve sharing scarce resources across generations
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-05-24
Social Scientific Data on the Impact of Marriage and Divorce on Children
Brookings Institution
A 10-page testimony to a U.S. senate sub-committee, summarising research relevant to the merits of marriage promotion, from the standpoint of child welfare
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-05-19
Welfare-to-Work, Wages and Growth
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 38-page paper examines the effect of a U.K. welfare-to-work programme on wages and wage growth
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-05-12
International Update: Recent Developments in Foreign Public and Private Pensions - April 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
The 4-page April 2004 issue of this monthly newsletter reporting on recent pension developments internationally
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-05-04
Pensions Policy: How Government Can Get Us Saving Again
Adam Smith Institute
A 6-page paper proposing a plan for pensions reform in the U.K.
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-04-30
Men's Uptake of Family-Friendly Employment Provisions
Department of Family and Community Services - Australian Government
A 221-page policy paper examining the use of family-friendly employment provisions for men in Australia
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-30
The 6.2 Percent Solution: A Plan for Reforming Social Security
Cato Institute
A 16-page proposal for giving U.S. workers ownership and control over their retirement funds
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-26
On Two Critical Issues in China's Social-Economic Development
China Development Institute
A speech arguing that China's economy challenges traditional economic theory and discussing social policy in terms of balancing equity and efficiency
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-25
The Graying of the Middle Kingdom: The Demographics and Economics of Retirement Policy in China
Center for Strategic and International Studies
This 40-page report explores the economic and social implications of China's coming age wave and urges the adoption of funded pensions as an important part of the solution
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-19
Housing Supply and Affordability: Do Affordable Housing Mandates Work?
Reason Public Policy Institute
This 50-page U.S. study investigates the merits of "inclusionary zoning", whereby, to increase the supply of affordable housing, local authorities mandate that developers sell a given percentage of new homes at sub-market prices.
Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-16
Race and Residence Prospects for Stable Neighborhood Integration
Urban Institute
This 10-page U.S. report focuses on shifts in the black-white composition of neighbourhoods in large metropolitan areas
Urban Issues, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-15
Boarding Houses and Government Supply Side Intervention
Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute
This 76-page Australian study examines the potential role of government in protecting and encouraging this form of accommodation, which provides an important source of low-cost housing in Australian cities
Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-15
International Update: Recent Developments in Foreign Public and Private Pensions - March 2004
U.S. Social Security Administration
The U.S. Social Security Administration's monthly update on overseas pensions developments
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-10
Community Mental Health Care 2000-01
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 118-page Australian working paper presents statistics and data collated with the objective of ascertaining, "Who receives what services from whom, at what cost and with what effect?"
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-07
Lies, Damned Lies and the Senate Poverty Inquiry Report
Centre for Independent Studies
This 16-page Australian issue analysis examines the findings of a recent poverty enquiry report and finds them misleading
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-07
Why We Must Reform the Disability Support Pension
Centre For Independent Studies
This 8-page paper argues that the Australian Disability Support Pension scheme is widely abused, encourages unemployment and reduces benefits to the truly disabled
Social Policy, DisabilityPosted: 2004-04-06
Veiled Meaning: The French Law Banning Religious Symbols in Public Schools
Brookings Institution
A 6-page paper setting out the French perspective on the new law banning the wearing of blatant religious symbols in French public schools
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-05
Attitudes About Homosexuality & Gay Marrige
American Enterprise Institute
Polling data relating to U.S. public opinion regarding homosexuality and gay marriage, showing trends in opinion
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-03
Possibility or Utopia? Consumer Choice in Healthcare: A Literature Review
Rand Corporation
This 168-page literature review examines consumer choice in healthcare in the context of the German system, together with experiences in other industrialised countries, and effects on health status, satisfaction, fairness and macro-economics
Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-02
The Compatability of Dependency Information Across Three Aged and Community Care Programs
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
This 102-page report was commissioned by the Australian government to assist policy development, program planning and monitoring
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-31
Work-Poor Households: The Welfare Implications of Changing Household Employment Patterns
Economic and Social Research Institute
A 7-page executive summary of this study (purchasable in full) of how the situation of "work-poor" households in Ireland was affected by the rapid economic growth of the 1990s
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-23
Pension Coverage Lessons for the United States from Other Countries
AARP Public Policy Institute
This 16-page issue paper examines the lessons to be learned by the U.S. from other countries relevant to improving pension coverage
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-23
Report on Equality Between Men and Women 2004
This 20-page report is the EC's first annual report on progress towards "gender mainstreaming" in Europe
Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-03-13
Social Protection Reforms in Europe: Strategies for a New Social Model
Canadian Policy Research Networks
This 65-page Canadian paper studies attempts by member states of the EU to reform their social models and the part played by European-level institutions in developing a common approach
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-13
Moving Beyond Welfare: What Do We Know About Former CalWORKs Recipients?
California Budget Project
This 17-page study examines the situation of families after leaving welfare
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2004-03-12
A Hand Up not a Hand Out: Renewing the Fight Against Poverty
Senate Community Affairs References Committee - Australia
This 551-page report investigates the current state of poverty and disadvantage in Australia
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-11
Australia's Ageing Population: Fiscal, Labour Market and Social Implications
Committee of Economic Development of Australia
A 9-page overview of this report, which analyses the effects of demographic change and presents a range of policy measures designed to minimise the effects of an ageing population
Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-10
The economics of co-ethnic employment: Incentives, welfare effects and policy options
Tinbergen Institute
This 32-page discussion paper looks at over-representation of workers of the same ethnic group within firms from the standpoint of the employees themselves and society generally, assessing both short-term and long-term effects
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-03
Governance and Social Housing: Can Good Governance be Bad Practice?
Swinburne Institute for Social Research
This 7-page paper argues that reforms in the governance (planning and management) of social housing can be used to avoid addressing the real needs, such as larger budgets
Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-03
Neo-Liberalism, Free Trade and Unemployment Insurance: The Canadian Counter-Reforms and the Rights of the Unemployed
Institute for Labor Studies
This 11-page paper is an analysis of the transformation of the Canadian Unemployment Insurance System in the 1990s
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-01
Foster Care: Voices from the Inside
Pew Charitable Trusts
This 34-page report highlights the structural factors responsible for "a child welfare system (US) that is overly reliant on foster care" and the human costs resulting from the system
Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-02-23
Why So Much Opposition to Social Policy Change in Quebec?
Canadian Policy Research Networks
This 2-page commentary explains the degree of resistance to social policy change in Quebec as being due, in part, to its being seen as an attack on Quebec's separate identity
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-02-21
International Update: Recent Developments in Public and Private Pensions
US Social Security Administration
This 4-page bulletin reports on recent pensions developments in Europe, Asia/Pacific and the Americas
Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-02-21
Exploring the Promise of Asset-based Social Policies: Reviewing Evidence from Research and Practice
Government of Canada
This 27-page conference synthesis report summarises a conference convened to investigate the potential of asset-based social policies (as distinct from income support) to diminish poverty
Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-02-20
Work for the Dole: A success in spite of practically everything
Centre for Applied Economic Research, University of NSW
This 9-page paper examines Australia's Work for the Dole program and defends it, while offering improvements
Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-02-11
Single Mothers Working at Night: Standard Work, Child Care Subsidies and Implications for Welfare Reform
National Bureau of Economic Research
A single-page abstract of this report, which investigates the impact of child care subsidies on the working practices of single mothers
Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2004-02-06
Experiments on Unemployment Benefit Sanctions and Job Search Beh
Institute for the Study of Labor
This 31-page academic discussion paper reports on an experimental study on unemployment benefit sanctions, examining both pre-imposition and post-imposition effects
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-02-06
Work for the Dole: Obligation or Opportunity?
Committee for Economic Development of Australia
A 7-page examination of the effectiveness of Australia
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-01-29
Catching Up to Reality: Building the Case for a New Social Model
Canadian Policy Research Networks
In this, the first of a series of papers on Canada's social architecture, the writer endeavours to identify the new social realities of Canada in 2004, and proposes a new social model
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-01-25
Homes for All: A Blueprint for Australia
Australian Council of Social Service
This brief document highlights the issues of homelessness, high rents and public housing in Australia and offers a 7-point strategy for the government to adopt.
Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-01-23
Passion and Commitment Under Stress:Canada's Non-profit Sector
Canadian Policy Research
Threats to Canada's Non-profit enterprises and possible countermeasures
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-01-11
Arranging and Paying for Child Care
Public Policy Institute
A report on child care in California
Social PolicyPosted: 2004-01-07