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Business management education and artificial intelligence : time for a shift in social policy and research direction? : editorial

Ratten, Vanessa - 2026

Business management education is increasingly making use of artificial intelligence as an emerging technology that will lead to major societal changes in learning and knowledge endeavours. This editorial article focuses on the link between business management and artificial intelligence as an...

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Income inequality and the role of the state in Latin America : an overview

Blundell, Richard W.; Bosch, Mariano; Lustig, Nora - 2025

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Income inequality and the role of the state in Latin America : an overview

Blundell, Richard W.; Bosch, Mariano; Lustig, Nora; … - 2025

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Street-level bureaucrats as policymakers in the implementation of information system in social services

Rossi, Paula; Tuurnas, Sanna; Stenvall, Jari - 2025

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Mitigating the impacts of overcrowding in the London Borough of Newham

Lane, Laura; Provan, Bert - 2025

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Demographic ageing : an opportunity to rethink economy, society and regions

Warner, Mildred; Zhang, Xue; Guillemot, Jonathan - 2025

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On the road to the Second World Summit for Social Development : contributions from the regional commissions

2025

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Family policies in low fertility countries : evidence and reflections

Gauthier, Anne Hélène; Gietel-Basten, Stuart - 2025

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Securing women's economic security, safety, and freedom : the role of universal basic income in Australia

Staines, Zoe - 2025

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Dependency ratios adjusted by health in Asia and the Pacific 1990-2021

Skirbekk, Vegard; Navarro, Jose; Dielemann, Joseph L.; … - 2025

This study explores the evolution of national health-adjusted dependency ratios in the Asia and Pacific region from 1990 to 2021. Using health and demographic data from the Global Burden of Disease 2021, we calculate these adjusted ratios for the region. Our findings suggest a more nuanced trend...

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Subnational dependency ratios adjusted by health in the People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, and the Philippines, 1990-2021

Nomura, Shuhei; Navarro, Jose; Skirbekk, Vegard; Patel, … - 2025

This study presents pioneering research on subnational Health-Adjusted Dependency Ratios (HADRs), addressing a critical gap in aging population studies. While previous research has focused on national averages, our analysis reveals significant within-country variations in both age distributions...

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Medicalisation of unemployment : an analysis of sick leave for the unemployed in Germany using a three-level model

Linden, Philipp; Reibling, Nadine - 2025

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Electoral rules and the provision of early childhood education and care : evidence from Brazil

Tebaldi, Raquel; Portella, Alysson - 2025

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Missing the target : does increased capacity of the local government improve beneficiary selection?

Asri, Viola; Biswas, Kumar; Fehrler, Sebastian; … - 2024

The implementation of social policies is often hampered by the fact that local decision-makers may be unwilling or unable to implement the policy as intended by the central government. In contrast to research that focuses on incentivizing and holding local decision makers accountable, we examine...

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Long-term care in EU policy 1999-2022 : women's responsibility, migrants' work?

Zacharenko, Elena - 2024

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Reducing inequality and pursuing inclusive social development in Latin America and the Caribbean : challenges, priorities and key messages in preparation for the Second World Summit for Social Development

2024

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The trap of high inequality and low social mobility in Latin America and the Caribbean : an obstacle for inclusive and sustainable social development

2024

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The European social model after the Great Recession : a recovery not genuinely inclusive

Bilbao Ubillos, Javier; Ullibarri Arce, Miren; Ochando … - 2024

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Improving Indigenous employment or entrenching labour market segregation? : using Artificial Intelligence and online job ads to evaluate employers’ Indigenous recruitment strategies

Mason, Claire M.; Chen, Haohui; Burns, Shanae M.; … - 2024

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The welfare state and its role in the socio-ecological transformation

Bock-Schappelwein, Julia; Egger, Andrea; Falkner, Katharina - 2024

This article argues that the socio-ecological transformation does not only require to restructure the traditional welfare state architecture but also to renew welfare state objectives and institutions. While compensatory and preventive functions have long been in the foreground, it is now time...

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Transformative approaches to an ecologically sustainable welfare state

Bock-Schappelwein, Julia; Egger, Andrea; Falkner, Katharina - 2024

This paper examines how the necessary socio-ecological transformation can be shaped through welfare state institutions and measures in such a way that it does not cause social tensions and avoids any new environmentally harmful maladjustments, but rather is as socially just and ecologically...

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Money makes the world go round : how much difference do recovery and resilience plans make to EU reform governance?

Miró, Joan; Natili, Marcello; Schelkle, Waltraud - 2024

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From integration to attraction : a PROMETHEE approach to macro-talent management for migrants : a comparative analysis of european welfare models

Tsaousiotis, Kiriakos; Panitsidis, Konstantinos; Vezou, … - 2026

Amid Europe's demographic decline and the intensifying global "war for talent," migration is increasingly viewed as a critical source of human capital capable of sustaining economic growth and welfare systems. Nevertheless, the literature on Macro-Talent Management (MTM) has primarily focused on...

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Les politiques de protection sociale et de CSU et leur financement en République Démocratique du Congo

Rached, Patrick; Renmans, Dimitri; Mwene Batu, Pacifique; … - 2026

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Green jobs, labour market transitions and social protection : longitudinal analysis for Viet Nam

Duman, Anil; Ananian, Sévane - 2026

This article examines labour market transitions towards green employment in Viet Nam and their relationship to social protection. Using a task-based approach and longitudinal labour force survey data, we find that green jobs remain limited, accounting for only 15 per cent of total employment....

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Rapid Social Response-Adaptive and Dynamic Social Protection Umbrella Program : Gender Window Round 21 - Promoting Family-Based Care for Vulnerable and At-Risk Children through Social Protection Systems

Agbaam, Callistus Akachabwon - 2026

The main objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the trust funded Rapid Social Response - Adaptive and Dynamic Social Protection (RSR-ADSP) Gender Window Round 21 grants. Particularly, the review focuses on evaluating the achievements and results of the grants,...

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Social protection in South Africa

Bhorat, Haroon; Oosthuizen, Morné - 2026

South Africa has a relatively well-developed social protection system for a middle-income country. Despite its roots in the country's racially discriminatory past, the system has been repurposed post-apartheid to address deep poverty and severe inequality. This paper explores key characteristics...

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Social protection in Chile : between growth and redistribution

Zapata-Román, Gabriela; Barrientos, Armando - 2026

Chile combines high income levels and strong human development outcomes with persistent inequality. This paper examines the country's social protection matrix, focusing on its institutional configuration, financial structure, and main outcomes. The analysis distinguishes three core components-...

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Social protection in Egypt

Asʿad, Rāǧī; Selwaness, Irene N. - 2026

The paper examines the structure of the social protection system in Egypt including its contributory and non-contributory components. It begins by examining the historical evolution of the system, its scale and reach, and its sources of financing. The book then assesses the de jure and de facto...

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Effective cohesion policies to strengthen social integration in the EU

de Hoyos, Rafael; Rutkowski, Michal - 2026

The paper examines the European Union's efforts to promote economic and social integration. Despite significant convergence across EU member states, regional inequalities persist, particularly between urban centers and lagging rural areas, fueling Euroscepticism and political polarization. To...

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The middle class and vulnerability to income poverty : implications for social protection in the Philippines

Cabalfin, Deanne Lorraine D.; Albert, Jose Ramon; … - 2026

The Philippines aspires to become a predominantly middle-class society by 2040. Significant strides have been achieved in the reduction of extreme poverty. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of recent gains and the vulnerability of many households to economic shocks. This study...

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Social protection in South Korea : transition from the developmental to the universal welfare state

Kwŏn, Hyŏk-chu; Kim, Eunju - 2026

South Korea's social protection system has undergone a profound transformation from a developmental welfare state, in which social protection policies were subordinated to the economic development goal, to a universal welfare state. This study traces this trajectory by examining six key...

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The economics of long-term care

Pestieau, Pierre - 2026

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Social protection policy in Colombia

Meléndez Arjona, Marcela; Peña-Tenjo, Nicolás; … - 2026

Colombia has a complex legal framework meant to protect the population against basic risks through a combination of contributory and non-contributory social insurance. The population is almost perfectly split between them, with eligibility to participate in the latter determined by poverty....

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Public support for welfare and redistributive policies in Ireland

Capistrano, Daniel; Maître, Bertrand; Russell, Helen - 2026

The current report presents findings of a research project that explored attitudes towards welfare and redistributive policies among Irish residents. Public support for the welfare state is an important foundation for democratic governments to pursue the policies needed to alleviate poverty in...

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Rethinking social value in projects : an objectivist framework for creating social outcomes through the social trifecta

El Daouk, Mohamad - 2026

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Social protection in Bangladesh : policies, practices, and lessons

Raihan, Selim; Khan, Fariha - 2026

Evolving from post-independence emergency relief to a diverse range of programmes addressing poverty, food insecurity, and lifecycle vulnerabilities, Bangladesh has made significant progress in social protection provision over the years. This paper critically examines the evolution, coverage,...

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Social protection in Viet Nam : an updated overview

Dang, Hai-Anh; Do Minh - 2026

While Viet Nam has been remarkably successful in poverty reduction, the country is faced with various challenges ranging from uneven pockets of poverty, regional inequality, low labour productivity, and high informality rates, to a fast-ageing society. We offer an updated overview of the social...

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Social protection in Vietnam : an updated overview

Dang, Hai-Anh; Do Minh - 2026

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Social investment in childcare : exploring women's subjective assessments of work-care balance difficulties

Cizauskaite, Ausra; Collins, Micheál L.; Anderson, Karen M. - 2026

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Tracking Global Social Policy Responses to the Crisis in the Middle East

Gentilini, Ugo; Almenfi, Mohamed; Black, Sarah Coll; … - 2026

This note and accompanying database present preliminary analysis from real-time tracking of country responses worldwide. The analysis encompasses 195 countries and 17 variables yielding 3,842 individual data points. Social policy actions have been classified under 5 program categories (i.e.,...

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Beyond the nordic welfare state : extending social investments with interventions

2026

"This timely book showcases a new approach to social investment that links investments to evidence-based interventions and clear effectiveness criteria. This approach makes welfare policies more efficient, equitable and sustainable, and moves beyond the standard social investment method which,...

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Multiple program participation in the safety net : incidence, impediments, and implications

Cholli, Neil A.; Wu, Derek - 2026

Multiple program participation is a defining feature of the U.S. safety net, with half of recipients enrolling in two or more programs. Yet most research examines programs in isolation, missing the intensity of safety net attachment. We show implications of a multipleprogram framework on...

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Who supports a (just) green transition? : eco-social divides and public opinion towards green and social policies in Europe

Natili, Marcello; Ronchi, Stefano - 2026

The European Green Deal has fuelled a political backlash against EU climate policies, strengthening Eurosceptic parties. This backlash reflects politically sensitive tensions inherent in the trade-offs between environmental protection, economic growth, and social inclusion. Against this...

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Persistent energy poverty and the limits of institutional support : evidence from the Spanish Bono Social

Betancourt-Odio, Alejandro; Romero, José C.; Budría, … - 2026

While a growing body of research has analysed the determinants of energy poverty, less is known about its dynamic nature and about whether current support schemes adequately reach households experiencing multidimensional vulnerability. Using the 2020-2023 longitudinal data from the Spanish...

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Gender and shock responsiveness in social protection systems : lessons from Jordan

Nimeh, Zina; Neubourg, Chris de; Carrera, Míriam; … - 2026

This article examines whether social protection systems that can respond to shocks have the ability to address gendered vulnerabilities in times of crisis. Focusing on the COVID-19 response in Jordan, the study draws on an integrated theoretical framework combining disaster risk management,...

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Two decades of child-contingent policies and redistribution in Spain

Hernández, Adrián; Cantó, Olga; Picos, Fidel - 2026

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Redistributive effects of social programs on income inequality in Peru : a RIF-Gini and Atkinson decomposition

Vilca Mamani, Andrés; García Castro, Erika Beatriz; … - 2026

This study evaluates the incidence of food and non-food social programs in function of income inequality in households in Peru during 2022-2024 in a context of persistent distributive gaps, despite social interventions aimed at promoting equity. Data from the National Household Survey (ENAHO)...

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Stigma and the social safety net

Lasky-Fink, Jessica; Linos, Elizabeth; Wallace, Heidi - 2026

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Unclaimed support : changes in the take-up of means-tested benefits in the UK since 2008

Popova, Daria; Vella, Melchior; Mitton, Lavinia; … - 2026

Non-take-up of social benefits occurs when eligible individuals or households fail to claim welfare support to which they are entitled. This paper provides new estimates of take-up for major UK benefits between 2008 and 2023, including Child Benefit, Pension Credit, and Universal Credit together...

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Balancing sustainability and well-being : a multivariate analysis of European pension regimes

Nádasi, Levente Sándor; Kovács, Sándor - 2026

As the European population ages, the sustainability of pension systems faces a trilemma: the structural conflict between achieving benefit adequacy, fiscal stability, and labor market flexibility. This study investigates the primary research hypothesis that these three objectives involve...

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Zakat as non-state social welfare provision : distributional dynamics and gender equity in Pakistan

Gallien, Max; Javed, Umair; Boogaard, Vanessa van den - 2026

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