Welfare State Change in Leading OECD Countries

Welfare State Change in Leading OECD Countries

Author: Ingmar Schustereder

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-05-30

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 3834986224

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Ingmar J. Schustereder investigates the relative influence of economic globalization and post industrial developments as drivers behind recent welfare state change and examines to what extent different national systems of social protection have preserved their core institutional features over time.


Society at a Glance 2019 OECD Social Indicators

Society at a Glance 2019 OECD Social Indicators

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2019-03-27

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9264312854

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This report, the ninth edition of the biennial OECD overview of social indicators, addresses the growing demand for quantitative evidence on social well-being and its trends. This year’s edition presents 25 indicators, several of which are new, and includes data for 36 OECD member countries and ...


Health at a Glance 2021 OECD Indicators

Health at a Glance 2021 OECD Indicators

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 9264480919

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Health at a Glance provides a comprehensive set of indicators on population health and health system performance across OECD members and key emerging economies. This edition has a special focus on the health impact of COVID-19 in OECD countries, including deaths and illness caused by the virus, adverse effects on access and quality of care, and the growing burden of mental ill-health.


The Transformation of Welfare States?

The Transformation of Welfare States?

Author: Nick Ellison

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-04-07

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1134765703

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'Globalization', institutions and welfare regimes -- The challenge of globalization -- Globalization and welfare regime change -- Towards workfare? : changing labour market policies -- Labour market policies in social democratic and continental regimes -- Population ageing, GEPs and changing pensions systems -- Pensions policies in continental and social regimes -- Conclusion : welfare regimes in a liberalizing world.


How's Life? 2020 Measuring Well-being

How's Life? 2020 Measuring Well-being

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2020-03-09

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 9264728449

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How’s Life? charts whether life is getting better for people in 37 OECD countries and 4 partner countries. This fifth edition presents the latest evidence from an updated set of over 80 indicators, covering current well-being outcomes, inequalities, and resources for future well-being.


A Caring World The New Social Policy Agenda

A Caring World The New Social Policy Agenda

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 1999-03-15

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9264172599

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This book paints a complete and accessible picture of the current situation and shows how to reform policy. Social policy should aim to promote employment and healthy living, rather than just coping with joblessness and ill-health. Investing in children and families ensures that all can contribute.


Health Workforce Policies in OECD Countries

Health Workforce Policies in OECD Countries

Author: OECD

Publisher: Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789264239500

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Foreword and Acknowledgments -- Executive summary -- Key findings -- Analytical framework of health labour markets -- Trends in health labour markets and policy priorities to address workforce issues -- Education and training for doctors and nurses: What's happening with numerus clausus policies? -- Trends and policies affecting the international migration of doctors and nurses to OECD countries -- Geographic imbalances in the distribution of doctors and health care services in OECD countries -- Skills use and skills mismatch in the health sector: What do we know and what can be done


Health at a Glance 2019 OECD Indicators

Health at a Glance 2019 OECD Indicators

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2019-11-07

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 9264807667

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Health at a Glance compares key indicators for population health and health system performance across OECD members, candidate and partner countries. It highlights how countries differ in terms of the health status and health-seeking behaviour of their citizens; access to and quality of health care; and the resources available for health. Analysis is based on the latest comparable data across 80 indicators, with data coming from official national statistics, unless otherwise stated.


Health at a Glance 2015 OECD Indicators

Health at a Glance 2015 OECD Indicators

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2015-11-04

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9264243518

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This book presents the most recent comparable data on the performance of health systems in OECD and certain partner countries. It includes a dashboard of health indicators, a special focus chapter on the pharmaceutical sector, and indicators on health workforce migration and health care quality.