Fighting poverty in the US and Europe

Name: Fighting poverty in the US and Europe
Author: Alberto Alesina and Edward L. Glaeser
ISBN: 0199267669

by Alberto Alesina and Edward L. Glaeser (2004)

Read Free Sample Buy on Amazon Audible Free Trial

About this book

As events highlight deep divisions in attitudes between America and Europe, this is a very timely study of different approaches to the problems of domestic inequality and poverty. Based on careful and systematic analysis of national data, the authors describe just how different the two continents are in the level of their State engagement in the redistribution of income. They go through various possible economic explanations for the difference, including different levels of pre-tax income, openness, and social mobility; they survey politico-historical differences such as the varying physical size of nations, their electoral and legal systems, and the character of their political parties, as well as their experiences of war; and they examine sociological explanations which include different attitudes to the poor and notions of social responsibility, as well as, most importantly, attitudes to race. They calculate that attitudes to race explain half the observed difference in levels of public redistribution of income.

Setting / LocationGlobal

Story EraModern Era

Protagonist / CoreFighting poverty in the US and Europe Lead Character

Themes & Moods

Politics & Current Affairs Government policy Poverty Poverty, government policy United states, social policy Europe, social policy Modern Era

Readers who enjoyed this also loved

Elder abuse in perspective

Simon Biggs, Chris Phillipson, and Paul Kingston

Elder Abuse in Perspective examines how the mistreatment of older people is defined, theorized and researched. It places the problem in its social and historical context, giving special attention to forms of abuse within families, communities, and institutions like hospitals and residential homes. The book looks at issues around training and elder abuse, and explores the most effective methods of intervention and prevention. Elder Abuse in Perspective challenges many commonly held assumptions and provides new insight into elder abuse and neglect. It is perhaps the first book in recent years to provide a critical and reflective analysis of this growing social issue. It is an essential addition to the library of practitioners, researchers and students of old age.

Enhancing U.S. leadership at the United Nations

David Dreier and Lee H. Hamilton, co-chairs

"The United States has not been nearly as effective at the United Nations as it can or should be. To address this concern, the Council on Foreign Relations and Freedom House consponsored an Independent Task Force to assess the U.S.-UN relationship and to suggest a new strategy for improving the effectiveness and reputation of the United States at the UN." "The Task Force calls for a U.S. strategy of building a coalition of democracies at the United Nations to carry forward three aims: building further support for democratization around the world, promoting respect for human rights principles, and coming together more effectively in the war against terrorism." "In making its analysis, the Task Force identified several obstacles to U.S. effectiveness at the UN, including U.S. reluctance to support international agreements; the U.S. practice of withholding treaty-obligated dues; long gaps in the confirmation of a permanent U.S. representative to the UN; and a reluctance to engage in the outreach and lobbying at the UN for which American democracy is famous. The report also concludes that politicization in UN bodies, including the General Assembly and the Commission on Human Rights, has made the institution an inconsistent voice for democracay and human rights." "This report includes the Task Force's findings and recommendations, as well as key UN documents in the areas of democracy, human rights, and counterterrorism." --Book Jacket.

Politiques de change et globalisation

Bassem Kamar

Le rôle de la politique de change dans la gestion macroéconomique prend toute son importance dans la situation de crises récurrentes dans les pays en développement. L'auteur pense que le choix d'une politique de change doit être en concordance avec l'ensemble des politiques économiques de chaque pays, et qu'il n'existe pas de politique universelle prédéfinie. Après avoir identifié la politique adéquate pour le cas de l'Egypte, l'auteur propose plusieurs politiques d'accompagnement.

Welcome to America?

Tom Streissguth

"Examines immigration in the United States, including the history of U.S. immigration and the debate over immigration reforms, laws, and policies"--Provided by publisher.