Description
Book SynopsisComparing data from 18 local case studies across 6 European countries, and deploying an innovative mixed-method approach, this book presents comparative evidence on everyday challenges in the context of the European Social Fund (ESF) and discusses how these findings are applicable to other funding schemes.
Trade Review"Moving beyond the methodological nationalism that has characterised most of the existing literature, this innovative study offers a fresh perspective on the variegated influence of European integration on social policy." Daniel Clegg, University of Edinburgh
Table of ContentsIntroduction Social and employment policies in Europe from a multilevel perspective Domestic responses to European money: a theoretical perspective The research programme in a nutshell Comparative insights into local responses to the ESF What responses under what conditions? Formal QCA analyses and preliminary interpretations Beyond numbers: Using case-study insights to support interpretation A broader perspective on local policies and the European Social Fund Conclusion
