Lars Söderström, Professor Emeritus of Economics, Lund University, Sweden

'This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the technical detail of funding mechanisms, and those not so inclined will still find plenty of thought-provoking material to explore. . . This book is a treasure-trove of empirical data, theoretical discussion, and practical application, and also as a useful indicator of how much of Europe understands social protection.'

• Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Inequality 3. Social Justice 4. Pensions: Basic Model 5. Pensions: Extended Model 6. Liquidity Constraints 7. Income Security 8. Benefits in Kind References Index

Lars Söderström, Professor Emeritus of Economics, Lund University, Sweden

'This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the technical detail of funding mechanisms, and those not so inclined will still find plenty of thought-provoking material to explore. . . This book is a treasure-trove of empirical data, theoretical discussion, and practical application, and also as a useful indicator of how much of Europe understands social protection.'

• Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Inequality 3. Social Justice 4. Pensions: Basic Model 5. Pensions: Extended Model 6. Liquidity Constraints 7. Income Security 8. Benefits in Kind References Index

Lars Söderström, Professor Emeritus of Economics, Lund University, Sweden

'This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the technical detail of funding mechanisms, and those not so inclined will still find plenty of thought-provoking material to explore. . . This book is a treasure-trove of empirical data, theoretical discussion, and practical application, and also as a useful indicator of how much of Europe understands social protection.'

• Contents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Inequality 3. Social Justice 4. Pensions: Basic Model 5. Pensions: Extended Model 6. Liquidity Constraints 7. Income Security 8. Benefits in Kind References Index