Welfare, populism and welfare chauvinism

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Synopsis

In the wake of the financial crisis, and with increasing numbers of people in precarious and low paid jobs, there has been a surprising surge of support for populist right-wing political parties who often promote an anti-welfare message. Tougher approaches and welfare chauvinism is on the agenda in many countries, with policies which reduce the welfare state for those seen as undeserving and changes that often disproportionally benefit the rich. Why are voters seemingly not concerned about growing inequality? Using a mixed methods approach and newly released data, this book aims to answer this question and to show possible ways forward for welfare states.

Book details

Series:
Research in Comparative and Global Social Policy
Author:
Bent Greve
ISBN:
9781447350460
Publisher:
Policy Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2019-06-06
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2019
Copyright by:
Bristol University Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Politics and Government