UID:
edocfu_9958372893902883
Format:
1 online resource (xxxii, 392 p.) :
,
ill.
ISBN:
9781845420529 (e-book)
Content:
The contributors to this volume investigate to what extent welfare has increased in the United States over the postwar period and provide a rigorous examination of both conventional measures of the standard of living, as well as more inclusive indices. The chapters cover such topics as: race, home ownership and family structure; the status of children; the consumer price index; a historical perspective on the standard of living; worker rights and labor strength in advanced economies. In addition, they explore two economic systems delivering the goods--the free enterprise system of the United States and the European social welfare state. They then present international comparisons and highlight the relative advantages and disadvantages of these two systems.
Note:
"In association with the Levy Economics Institute"--T.p.
,
pt. 1. Living standards in the United States -- pt. 2. International comparisons of living standards -- pt. 3. Wealth and living standards -- pt. 4. Other dimensions in measuring well-being.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9781843761938 (hardback)
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1843761939
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
URL:
https://www.elgaronline.com/view/1843761939.xml
