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Reformulating the Development Theory of Welfare
Journal of Social Policy, 1984ABSTRACTIndustrialization, technological change and overall economic development are often cited as important factors in the development of welfare states. This article examines the importance of cycles in economic activity and cycles in technological innovation to enhancing our understanding of welfare.
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The Theory of Welfare Cost Measurement
Journal of Political Economy, 1975Although welfare change measurements based on consumers' surplus concepts are widely employed in empirical studies, economists have been unable to achieve a satisfactory professional consensus on the theoretical basis, the role of approximations, and the appropriate scope and interpretation of such measurements.
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1991
According to John Moore, Secretary of State for Social Services, human happiness is enhanced by government policies that help people ‘to be independent, to use their talents, to take care of their families and to achieve things on their own’. (Speech quoted in The Guardian, 2 October 1987.)
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According to John Moore, Secretary of State for Social Services, human happiness is enhanced by government policies that help people ‘to be independent, to use their talents, to take care of their families and to achieve things on their own’. (Speech quoted in The Guardian, 2 October 1987.)
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1999
Abstract I think A Critique advanced four ideas of some importance. First, it grounded welfare economics on individual choice. Using Occam’s razor, it showed that the theory was based on the value judgement that a person was better off in one situation than in another if the former could be said to have been chosen rather than the ...
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Abstract I think A Critique advanced four ideas of some importance. First, it grounded welfare economics on individual choice. Using Occam’s razor, it showed that the theory was based on the value judgement that a person was better off in one situation than in another if the former could be said to have been chosen rather than the ...
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Social Service Review, 1989
This article reviews the major modern theories of the welfare state. Beginning with the predominantly liberal ideological consensus of the 1960s, it shows how that consensus fragmented into theories of the right, center, and left. The strengths and weaknesses of each of these perspectives are analyzed.
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This article reviews the major modern theories of the welfare state. Beginning with the predominantly liberal ideological consensus of the 1960s, it shows how that consensus fragmented into theories of the right, center, and left. The strengths and weaknesses of each of these perspectives are analyzed.
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Journal of Political Economy, 1950
FROM its inception, economics has been oriented toward questions of public policy; the economist's sermons have almost always been aimed at the behavior of governments rather than at that of individuals. For this reason economic tracts have, of necessity, been couched in terms of the "public good" and therefore contained welfare analysis.
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FROM its inception, economics has been oriented toward questions of public policy; the economist's sermons have almost always been aimed at the behavior of governments rather than at that of individuals. For this reason economic tracts have, of necessity, been couched in terms of the "public good" and therefore contained welfare analysis.
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Welfare Theory and Development
2011PART 1: WELFARE THEORY Concepts and Issues The Welfare State in Historical Perspective - Asa Briggs Remembering and Rethinking the Social Divisions of Welfare: 50 years on - Kirk Mann Common Goals but Different Roles: The state's contribution to the welfare mix - Richard Rose Reasons for Welfare - Robert Goodin, Bruce Headey, Ruud Muffels and Henk-Jan ...
Pete Alcock, Martin Powell
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2005
Preface and Acknowledgements.- List of Figures.- Introduction.- Modern Conservatism vs. Social Democracy.- The New Radicalisms.- Agency, Community & Class.- Insecurities.- Information & Society.- Genes & Environments.- Social Psychologies, Emotions & Bodies.- Governance, Crime & Surveillance.- Culture & Media.- Conclusion.- References.- Index.
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Preface and Acknowledgements.- List of Figures.- Introduction.- Modern Conservatism vs. Social Democracy.- The New Radicalisms.- Agency, Community & Class.- Insecurities.- Information & Society.- Genes & Environments.- Social Psychologies, Emotions & Bodies.- Governance, Crime & Surveillance.- Culture & Media.- Conclusion.- References.- Index.
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Australasian Journal of Philosophy, 1996
(1996). Welfarism in moral theory. Australasian Journal of Philosophy: Vol. 74, No. 4, pp. 598-613.
Andrew Moore, Roger Crisp
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(1996). Welfarism in moral theory. Australasian Journal of Philosophy: Vol. 74, No. 4, pp. 598-613.
Andrew Moore, Roger Crisp
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