Welfare, Populism and Welfare Chauvinism

by Bent Greve

Book Overview

In the wake of the financial crisis, and with increasing numbers of people in precarious and low paid jobs, there has been a surprising surge of support for populist right-wing political parties who often promote an anti-welfare message. Tougher approaches and welfare chauvinism are on the agenda in many countries, with policies which reduce the welfare state for those seen as undeserving and changes that often disproportionally benefit the rich...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447350448
• ISBN13: 9781447350446
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"