Comparative Economic Systems and Welfare Economics
In the Age of Globalization
Book
Hardback
225 pages
978-1-78714-117-9 (ISBN)
Description
This comprehensive work covers comparative economic systems and welfare economics in the era of globalization. The research stems from studies of the welfare programs, especially health, education, food security, of China, India, Cuba, and other emerging countries. Delving into poverty, inequality, unemployment, environmental decay, and rural stagnation, Dr Prabhakar not only tackles these development issues, but puts forth policies and practices for forward progress in our globalized world.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bingley
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Emerald Publishing Limited
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78714-117-9 (9781787141179)
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Person
Akhilesh Chandra Prabhakar, PhD, School of Economics, Finance and Banking, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Kedah, Malaysia
Content
Table of contents
Introduction
1. What is Economics
2. Economic Systems
3. Types of Mixed Economy
4. The Capitalist System at a Global Level
5. Economic Development: Theory and policy
6. Economics of Welfare
7. Principles of Compensation
8. Social Welfare Function
9. Consumer Choice Theory
GLOBALIZATION, TRADE AND INEQUALITY
10. Evaluation of Economic Policy and its Impact on Social Welfare in the Era of Globalization
11. Globalization and Trade
12. Global Inequality
CASE STUDY
13. Cuba: Health system
CASE STUDY
14. China: Health system
Bibliography
Index
Introduction
1. What is Economics
2. Economic Systems
3. Types of Mixed Economy
4. The Capitalist System at a Global Level
5. Economic Development: Theory and policy
6. Economics of Welfare
7. Principles of Compensation
8. Social Welfare Function
9. Consumer Choice Theory
GLOBALIZATION, TRADE AND INEQUALITY
10. Evaluation of Economic Policy and its Impact on Social Welfare in the Era of Globalization
11. Globalization and Trade
12. Global Inequality
CASE STUDY
13. Cuba: Health system
CASE STUDY
14. China: Health system
Bibliography
Index