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'. . . anyone who wants to be an expert in this field should read this book. There is nothing to be criticized in either the research or the presentation by the authors. Indeed, the chapters are well written. . . . Altogether I can enthusiastically recommend this book for people in this field. It is well written, comprehensive, and the result of much work.'

'. . . anyone who wants to be an expert in this field should read this book. There is nothing to be criticized in either the research or the presentation by the authors. Indeed, the chapters are well written. . . . Altogether I can enthusiastically recommend this book for people in this field. It is well written, comprehensive, and the result of much work.' -- Gordon Tullock, Journal of Comparative Economics 'The analysis is both informative and important. . . . this account of changing pension policies in the industrial nations is a significant addition to the literature.' -- Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare 'I wholly recommend this book to anyone interested in a well-written examination of the pensions provision of the countries covered.' -- Ivan K. Cohen, The Economic Journal 'Throughout the OECD, welfare states are being transformed, as governments attempt to reduce their commitments in response to budgetary pressures. It is commonly supposed that, as a result, the provision of welfare services will be rolled back. Within this troubled context, Enterprise and the Welfare State is a breath of fresh air. It highlights that the state is not the only possible provider of welfare. Enterprises and households can fulfill this role as well, provided that the legal and institutional framework is appropriate. The book provides a wealth of multidisciplinary information about how this partnership between the public and private sectors may be conducted. In this respect, the book is vital reading not only for policy makers and academics, but for anyone keen to understand how the interplay between the government and the market is evolving in the world around us.' -- Dennis J. Snower, Birkbeck College, UK 'This is a very timely book given the worldwide discussion these days of pension reform and privatization. It should prove extremely useful to academics and policymakers concerned with the future of the welfare state in general and the reform of social security programs in particular.' -- Lee Rainwater, Harvard University, US

'... anyone who wants to be an expert in this field should read this book. There is nothing to be criticized in either the research or the presentation by the authors. Indeed, the chapters are well written... Altogether I can enthusiastically recommend this book for people in this field. It is well written, comprehensive, and the result of much work.' -- Gordon Tullock, Journal of Comparative Economics 'The analysis is both informative and important... this account of changing pension policies in the industrial nations is a significant addition to the literature.' -- Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare 'I wholly recommend this book to anyone interested in a well-written examination of the pensions provision of the countries covered.' -- Ivan K. Cohen, The Economic Journal 'Throughout the OECD, welfare states are being transformed, as governments attempt to reduce their commitments in response to budgetary pressures. It is commonly supposed that, as a result, the provision of welfare services will be rolled back. Within this troubled context, Enterprise and the Welfare State is a breath of fresh air. It highlights that the state is not the only possible provider of welfare. Enterprises and households can fulfill this role as well, provided that the legal and institutional framework is appropriate. The book provides a wealth of multidisciplinary information about how this partnership between the public and private sectors may be conducted. In this respect, the book is vital reading not only for policy makers and academics, but for anyone keen to understand how the interplay between the government and the market is evolving in the world around us.' -- Dennis J. Snower, Birkbeck College, UK 'This is a very timely book given the worldwide discussion these days of pension reform and privatization. It should prove extremely useful to academics and policymakers concerned with the future of the welfare state in general and the reform of social security programs in particular.' -- Lee Rainwater, Harvard University, US

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Edited by the late Martin Rein, formerly Professor of Social Policy, Department of Urban Studies and Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, US and Eskil Wadensjö, Professor Emeritus, Swedish Institute for Social Research, Stockholm University, Sweden

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