Governing Work and Welfare in a New Economy

Europe and the United States confront common challenges in responding to the transformations of work and welfare in the ''new economy'' and there are signs of far-reaching changes in the role of government as a direct result. This volume presents the latest research by a team of outstanding international contributors. Parts One and Two examine new approaches to the governance of work and welfare in the EU and the US respectively; and Part Three surveys emergent trends and reflects on future possibilities.