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DDI2.5 XML CODEBOOK RECORD FOR STUDY NUMBER 3508 Squaring the Welfare Circle in Europe, 1995 350810.5255/UKDA-SN-3508-1 George, V., University of Kent at Canterbury, Darwin College Bonoli, G., University of Kent at Canterbury, Darwin College Taylor-Gooby, P., University of Kent at Canterbury, Board of Studies in Social Policy and Administration and Social Work No information recorded EU DGVEconomic and Social Research CouncilAnglo-German FoundationCOSZ (Netherlands) UK Data Service 19 August 1999 ATTITUDESCARE OF THE ELDERLYCOSTSDAY CAREEDUCATIONEDUCATIONAL FINANCEEMPLOYMENT POLICYEUROPEAN UNIONFAMILIESGOVERNMENT POLICYHEALTH SERVICESINSURANCEONE-PARENT FAMILIESPENSIONSSOCIAL POLICYPRIVATE SECTORRESIDENTIAL CARE OF THE ELDERLYSICK LEAVESOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITSSOCIAL SERVICESSOCIAL WELFARE FINANCESOCIAL WELFARE PHILOSOPHYSTATE RESPONSIBILITYTAXATIONUNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITSVOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONSWAGES Social welfare policy and systemsGovernment, political systems and organisationsSocial behaviour and attitudes <P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P>The purpose of this survey was to investigate the political debate about the future of welfare in Europe at a time when many commentators believe that governments will be unable to sustain current levels of welfare provision. Pressures on state welfare are increasing for a number of reasons. These include: rising numbers of elderly people who need pensions and health and social care; labour market changes leading to a sharp rise in under-employment and unemployment; changes in family structure, in particular the increasing number of one parent families; the introduction of expensive new medical technologies; the rising expectations of the public.<br> At the same time there are strong pressures for constraint in welfare spending, resulting from widespread reluctance to pay higher taxes and contributions, the fiscal requirements of the Maastricht treaty and concern that high welfare spending makes European economies less competitive in the global market. The researchers of this study termed the problem of balancing these conflicting pressures &lt;i&gt;Squaring the Welfare Circle&lt;/i&gt;.<br> The research project examines the considerations that are likely to influence policy-makers through an interview survey of politicians and other key influentials.<B>Main Topics</B>:<BR>Opinions on actual and desirable policy in the following areas: health care; social care for elderly people; pensions; unemployment benefits; sickness benefits; family benefits; education; family policy; employment policy; the finance of social welfare; the role of the EU; challenges facing social welfare in the country over the next five years. July 1994 - October 199501 July 199401 October 1995 DenmarkEuropean Community Countries (-1993)FranceGermany (October 1990-)GreeceMulti-nationNetherlandsUnited Kingdom Cross-national Policy makers, politicians and others involved in policy debate in Denmark, France, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Greece. Cross-sectional (one-time) study Purposive selection/case studiesto represent relevant political parties and interests Face-to-face interview <p>The Data Collection is available to UK Data Service registered users subject to the <a href="https://ukdataservice.ac.uk/app/uploads/cd137-enduserlicence.pdf" target="_blank">End User Licence Agreement</a>.</p><p>Commercial use of the data requires approval from the data owner or their nominee. The UK Data Service will contact you.</p> See <restrctn> Taylor-Gooby, P. (1996) 'Paying for Welfare:: The View from Europe'<i></i>, Political Quarterly, 116–126 Paying for Welfare: Taylor-Gooby, P. (1996) 'The future of health care in six European countries :: the views of policy elites'<i></i>, International Journal of Health Services, 203–219 The future of health care in six European countries : Palier, B. and Bonoli, G. (1995) 'Entre Bismarck et Beveridge:: «Crises» de la sécurité sociale et politique(s)'<i></i>, Revue Francaise de Science Politique, 668-699 Entre Bismarck et Beveridge: https://oai.ukdataservice.ac.uk:8443/oai/provider 3508 2024-11-28T07:23:26Z ddi:codebook:2_5