Ten Worlds of Welfare Capitalism

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The book introduces an innovative empirical analysis of the Ten Worlds of Welfare Regime Theory, applying a quantitative approach to data from around 150 countries. It measures key variables related to poverty and inequality using Aspalter's Standardized Relative Performance Index, allowing for precise comparisons across nations and welfare regimes. Additionally, it includes a meta-study that explores solutions to global inequality and poverty, enhancing the understanding of social policy in the context of contemporary global challenges.