Changing social equality

Download or read book Changing social equality written by Kvist, Jon and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nordic countries have been able to raise living standards and curb inequalities without compromising economic growth. But with social inequalities on the rise how do they fare when compared to countries with alternative welfare models, such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany? Taking a comparative perspective, this book casts new light on the changing inequalities in Europe. It will be invaluable for students and policy makers interested in European social policy and living conditions.