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This highly original and thought-provoking book examines the recent expansion of social protection in China, India, Brazil and South Africa - four countries experiencing rapid economic growth and social change.

The authors explore the developments in each country, analyze the impact of government cash transfers and discuss key future trends. The study reveals that social protection has complemented economic growth and supported development efforts and has been fundamental to promoting equitable and sustainable societies.

The book is essential reading for students of social policy, economics, development studies and public administration and will be an important resource for policymakers and administrators everywhere.

Contributors: F. Bastagli, M.P. Gomes dos Santos, A. Hall, R. Kattumuri, J. Kruger, B. Li, J. Midgley, L.G. Mpedi, R. Mutatkar, K. Ngok, L. Patel, D. Piachaud, M. Singh, F.V. Soares, S. Soares, Y. Zhu

Social Protection, Economic Growth and Social Change: Goals, Issues and Trajectories in China, India, Brazil and South Africa

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    Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
    Publication Date: 30/08/2013
    ISBN13: 9781781953945, 978-1781953945
    ISBN10: 1781953945

    Number of Pages: 296

    Non Fiction , Business, Finance & Law

    Description

    This highly original and thought-provoking book examines the recent expansion of social protection in China, India, Brazil and South Africa - four countries experiencing rapid economic growth and social change.

    The authors explore the developments in each country, analyze the impact of government cash transfers and discuss key future trends. The study reveals that social protection has complemented economic growth and supported development efforts and has been fundamental to promoting equitable and sustainable societies.

    The book is essential reading for students of social policy, economics, development studies and public administration and will be an important resource for policymakers and administrators everywhere.

    Contributors: F. Bastagli, M.P. Gomes dos Santos, A. Hall, R. Kattumuri, J. Kruger, B. Li, J. Midgley, L.G. Mpedi, R. Mutatkar, K. Ngok, L. Patel, D. Piachaud, M. Singh, F.V. Soares, S. Soares, Y. Zhu

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