Anton Hemerijck is Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the European University Institute, Florence. He was previously Centennial Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics. His books include Changing Welfare States (2013) and The Uses of Social Investment (2017). Robin Huguenot-Noël is a doctoral researcher at the European University Institute, where he is researching welfare provision in France and Germany against a background of intensifying EU economic integration. He previously worked as an economic policy advisor to the UK Treasury, the German cooperation and development agency (GIZ) and the European Policy Centre (EPC).

Europe has always been the living proof that equity and efficiency are perfectly compatible. As we move through the Covid-19 crisis and embark on decarbonization, we see that welfare states that focus on social investment are in an even better position to facilitate the transition. In this excellent book, Anton Hemerijck and Robin Huguenot-Noël guide us through the arguments and make a compelling case for inclusive and resilient social policies in Europe.

• 1. The unsurprising return of the welfare state2. Welfare recalibration in the shadow of intensified European economic integration3. Social investment and secure capabilities4. Towards an E(M)U holding environment for flourishing social investment welfare states5. The Covid-19 wake-up call to bolster long-term welfare resilience

Anton Hemerijck is Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the European University Institute, Florence. He was previously Centennial Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics. His books include Changing Welfare States (2013) and The Uses of Social Investment (2017). Robin Huguenot-Noël is a doctoral researcher at the European University Institute, where he is researching welfare provision in France and Germany against a background of intensifying EU economic integration. He previously worked as an economic policy advisor to the UK Treasury, the German cooperation and development agency (GIZ) and the European Policy Centre (EPC).

Europe has always been the living proof that equity and efficiency are perfectly compatible. As we move through the Covid-19 crisis and embark on decarbonization, we see that welfare states that focus on social investment are in an even better position to facilitate the transition. In this excellent book, Anton Hemerijck and Robin Huguenot-Noël guide us through the arguments and make a compelling case for inclusive and resilient social policies in Europe.

• 1. The unsurprising return of the welfare state2. Welfare recalibration in the shadow of intensified European economic integration3. Social investment and secure capabilities4. Towards an E(M)U holding environment for flourishing social investment welfare states5. The Covid-19 wake-up call to bolster long-term welfare resilience

Anton Hemerijck is Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the European University Institute, Florence. He was previously Centennial Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics. His books include Changing Welfare States (2013) and The Uses of Social Investment (2017). Robin Huguenot-Noël is a doctoral researcher at the European University Institute, where he is researching welfare provision in France and Germany against a background of intensifying EU economic integration. He previously worked as an economic policy advisor to the UK Treasury, the German cooperation and development agency (GIZ) and the European Policy Centre (EPC).

Europe has always been the living proof that equity and efficiency are perfectly compatible. As we move through the Covid-19 crisis and embark on decarbonization, we see that welfare states that focus on social investment are in an even better position to facilitate the transition. In this excellent book, Anton Hemerijck and Robin Huguenot-Noël guide us through the arguments and make a compelling case for inclusive and resilient social policies in Europe.

• 1. The unsurprising return of the welfare state2. Welfare recalibration in the shadow of intensified European economic integration3. Social investment and secure capabilities4. Towards an E(M)U holding environment for flourishing social investment welfare states5. The Covid-19 wake-up call to bolster long-term welfare resilience