Social Insurance: An Economic Analysis (1917)

By Robert M. Woodbury

Book Overview

Social Insurance: An Economic Analysis is a book written by Robert Morse Woodbury and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive analysis of social insurance, which is a system of government programs designed to provide financial assistance to individuals and families in times of need. Woodbury examines the economic principles behind social insurance and argues that it is necessary to protect individuals from economic insecurity caused by illness, unemployment, and old age. The book discusses the history of social insurance in Europe and the United States, as well as the different types of programs and their impact on society. Woodbury also examines the costs and benefits of social insurance, including its impact on the economy, the labor market, and the individual. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of social insurance and is still widely read and referenced today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437067093
• ISBN13: 9781437067095
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"