Fighting poverty in the US and Europe a world of difference

The authors describe just how different Europe and America are in the level of State engagement in the redistribution of income. They discuss possible economic and sociological explanations for the difference, including attitudes to the poor, notions of social responsibility, and attitudes to race.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Alesina, Alberto (-)
Otros Autores: Glaeser, Edward Ludwig, 1967-
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press 2005
Edición:1st publ. in pbk
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Descripción
Sumario:The authors describe just how different Europe and America are in the level of State engagement in the redistribution of income. They discuss possible economic and sociological explanations for the difference, including attitudes to the poor, notions of social responsibility, and attitudes to race.
Descripción Física:xi, 250 p. ; 22 cm
Bibliografía:Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. [223]-234) e índice
ISBN:9780199267668
9780199286102