Abstract
This chapter analyses the modes of governance through which the EU influences social policies of member states. I argue that, because the EU influences public policy, welfare state scholars should consider EU-level policy and governance in their analyses. The EU’s welfare states – although institutionalised in diverse configurations (Korpi and Palme, 1998; Esping-Andersen, 1990) – provide protection to their citizens against social contingencies, such as ageing, illness and unemployment. In the shift to dual-earner societies welfare reforms have dealt with challenges, such as balancing work and family life (Esping-Andersen et al., 2002; Taylor-Gooby, 2004).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Routledge Handbook of the Welfare State |
Editors | Bent Greve |
Place of Publication | Abingdon |
Publisher | Routledge |
Publication date | 2019 |
Edition | 2. |
Pages | 477-487 |
Chapter | 41 |
ISBN (Print) | 978113863164 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781315207049 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |