Public sector performance in economic and social policy: an evaluation of 35 countries
Intereconomics. Review of European Economic Policy
2025
60
3
191-198
economic policy ; social policy ; unemployment ; labour market policy ; social protection
Social policy
English
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"Economic and social policy can reduce unemployment and poverty while also improving life expectancy and happiness, provided that the appropriate policies are adopted. This article explores a recent study of public sector performance in various policy areas such as education, health and housing in 35 countries, including all European Union member states. It considers findings on social security, employment, income and wealth. Countries that succeed in these areas often rely on active labour market policies and target their social spending."
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