Format:
1 online resource (249 pages)
ISBN:
9789048512362
Series Statement:
Changing Welfare States
Content:
Based on insights from prospect theory, a psychological theory of choice under risk, Vis demonstrates ably that the context in which governments find themselves (losses or gains) affects their attitude towards risk and thereby the degree and type of refor.
Content:
Intro -- Table of Contents -- Tables and fi gures -- Acknowledgements -- 1. The puzzle and its pieces -- 2. Fuzzy-set analysis -- 3. Radical change or much ado about nothing? -- 4. Which governments pursue reform and how much? -- 5. What existing theories have to off er and why they fail -- 6. Bringing in prospect theory -- 7. Politics of risk-taking -- 8. Risk-taking in welfare reform: Summary and implications -- Appendices -- Notes -- References -- Index.
Note:
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789089642271
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9789089642271
Language:
English
URL:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=542570
