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The analysis in this book disputes entrenched interpretations of the comparative political economy of industrialized democracies. It questions, in particular, the widely-held assumption that social democratic governments will defend the interests of labor. The evidence shows that labor has become split into two clearly differentiated constituencies: those with secure employment (insiders) and those without (outsiders). The book focuses on three policy areas: employment protection (representing the main concern of insiders), and active and passive labor market policies (the main concern of outsiders). The main thrust of the argument is that the goals of social democratic parties are often best served by pursuing policies that benefit only insiders. The implication of the books insider-outsider model is that social democratic government is associated with higher levels of employment protection legislation but not with labor market policy. The book also argues that there are factors can reduce insider-outsider differences and weaken their influence on social democratic governments. These hypotheses are explored through the triangulation of different methodologies. The book provides an analysis of surveys and macrodata, and a detailed comparison of three case-studies: Spain, the UK and the Netherlands. Its reinterpretation of the challenges facing social democracy will represent a significant contribution to the comparative politics and political economy literatures.
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This book provides a deep dive into the interplay between partisanship and labor market policies. I found the chapters engaging and thought-provoking. The used condition was fine for me, but some pages were a bit dog-eared, which I didn't mind, just wanted to mention it.
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Aisha Patel
Essential for Political Studies
If you're studying political science or labor economics, this book is a must-read! The insights into labor market policies and partisanship in industrialized democracies are invaluable. Just be aware that being used, it has a few scuffs, but that doesn't take away from its value.
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Maria Gonzalez
A Bit Worn, But Worth It
I ordered this book and it's definitely got signs of wear, but hey, it's a used book! The content is solid and full of insights. It’s helped me better understand advanced democracies. Just don’t expect a pristine copy.
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Sophie Liu
Insightful Read on Labor Policies
I really enjoyed this book! The analysis of partisanship and labor market policies is super relevant to today's discussions. I bought it for my political science class, and it’s been a great resource. Just a heads up, it’s in used condition, so don't expect it to look brand new.
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James O'Neill
Disappointing Condition
I was really looking forward to reading this, but the used condition was worse than I expected. Pages were torn and some text was hard to read. The content looks interesting, but I was let down by the physical state of the book.
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