Social Insurance and Economic Security (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780765627490)

This classic social insurance work has been updated to cover a decade of policy developments and the impact of the recent economic crisis.The book includes in-depth discussion of all major programs to reduce economic insecurity in the United States, including Social Security, Medicare, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, and temporary disability insurance. The principles, characteristics, and policy issues associated with social insurance and public assistance programs are discussed in detail. The book examines each major cause of economic insecurity and analyzes the appropriate social insurance program for dealing with the problem.

Author: George E. Rejda
ISBN-10: 0765627493
ISBN-13: 9780765627490
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 01/15/2012
Pages: 438
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.89d