The American Myth of Markets in Social Policy

1. Introduction
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Part I. Theory

2. Defining Social Goals: Pragmatism, Empiricism, and the Social Debate
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3. Social Policy Design: Market-Oriented Solutions, Rationality, and Federalism
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Part II. Policy

4. Labor Markets: Wages, the Employer’s Role, and Family Policy
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5. Social Insurance: Health, Pensions, and Long-Term Care
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6. Targeted Programs: Housing, Homelessness, and Youth Training
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7. Social Pressure: Health Behaviors, Bullying, Prejudice, and Discrimination
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8. Conclusion
Debra Hevenstone

Nyckelord: Social Sciences, Poverty, Aid and Development, Politics of the Welfare State, Sociology of Culture, Development Studies, Social Structure, Social Inequality, Cultural Anthropology