Economics of Social Security in Japan FROM THE PUBLISHER
"This book provides a comprehensive appraisal of social security in Japan, where traditionally the burden of welfare provision has been the main responsibility of the family and employers, rather than the state. However, an ageing population changes in family structure and continued recession has led to an urgent reappraisal of this situation." The contributors, including both Japanese and international specialists, provide a critical evaluation of social security reform in Japan, set against the background of future demographic and economic trends. This book will appeal to all scholars of public policy, welfare policy and public finance. It will also be of interest to anyone working on the merits and demerits of different social security systems.
SYNOPSIS
The burden of welfare provision in Japan traditionally has been the responsibility mainly of the family and employers, not the government. However, an aging population, changes in family structure, and continued recession have led to a recent reappraisal of the situation. Contributions by Japanese and international specialists assess the nation's social security system as a whole and focus on specific issues including public and occupational pensions, medical care and child care, and the availability and accessibility of the social infrastructure for the old and the disabled. Of interest to those studying or working in public policy, welfare policy, or public finance as well as to researchers looking at the merits and demerits of different social security systems. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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