Non-Public Actors in Social Security Administration: A Comparative Study - Frans Pennings

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Résumé :
The focus is on the role of non-public actors - primarily social partners (employers' organizations and trade unions), employers, and private bodies (e.g., insurance companies and funds) - in determining the content, decision-making, and supervision of social security schemes.

Sommaire:
List of Editors and Contributors. Preface. List of Abbreviations. 1. Why Is the Role of Non-Public Actors in the Administration of Social Security an Interesting Research Topic? T. Erhag, F. Pennings, S. Stendahl. 2. The Role of Non-Public Actors in Social Security in Germany; F. Welti, H. Groskreutz. 3. The Role of Non-Public Actors in French Social Security: The New Features of Solidarity; P. Martin. 4. The Strong Position of Social Partners and the Gradual Polarization of the Finnish Social Security System; T. Kotkas. 5. The Role of Non-Public Actors in Social Security in the Netherlands; F. Pennings. 6. Public Responsibility and Private Action in Social Security: The Case of Denmark; S. Jorgensen, C. Jacqueson. 7. Balancing Responsibilities between Public and Non-Public Actors in Swedish Social Security; T. Erhag, S. Stendahl. 8. Welfare's Mixed Economy in the UK: Public Rights and Private Actors; N. Harris. 9. Non-Public Actors and Their Role in the Czech Republic; K. Koldinska. 10. Non-Public Actors in the Spanish Social Security System; C. Sanchez-Rodas Navarro. 11. Explaining the Lack of Non-Public Actors in the USA Social Insurance System; P.M. Secunda. 12. Comparison of the Roles of Non-Public Actors and Conclusions; F. Pennings.