Federalism and Social Policy: Patterns of Redistribution in 11 Democracies

by Heather Elliott and Scott L. Greer

Federalism and Social Policy focuses on the crucial question: Is a strong and egalitarian welfare state compatible with federalism? In this carefully curated collection, Scott L. Greer, Heather Elliott, and the contributors explore the relationship between decentralization and the welfare state to determine whether or not decentralization has negative consequences for welfare. The contributors examine a variety of federal countries, including...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472131176
• ISBN13: 9780472131174
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"