Social Protection, Economic Growth and Social Change

Social Protection, Economic Growth and Social Change
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 298
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ISBN-10 : 9781781953952
ISBN-13 : 1781953953
Rating : 4/5 (953 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Social Protection, Economic Growth and Social Change by : James Midgley

Download or read book Social Protection, Economic Growth and Social Change written by James Midgley and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly original and thought-provoking book examines the recent expansion of social protection in China, India, Brazil and South Africa four countries experiencing rapid economic growth and social change. The authors explore the developments in each country, analyse the impact of government cash transfers and discuss key future trends. The study reveals that social protection has complemented economic growth and supported development efforts and has been fundamental to promoting equitable and sustainable societies. The book is essential reading for students of social policy, economics, development studies and public administration and will be an important resource for policymakers and administrators everywhere.


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