This paper contributes to the comparative social policy literature in two ways. First, we use
multiple correspondence analysis in order to assess the different directions and the degree …

Recent family policy developments may blur conventional family policy typologies. While
policies in some European welfare states are shifting away from strong male breadwinner …

Abstract Since the Golden Age of the Welfare State ended, the male‐breadwinner family
model traditionally supported by conservative parties has been put under pressure …

Earner–carer policy models aiming at the engagement of mothers and fathers in both paid
and unpaid work are a hallmark of the Nordic welfare states. But they have not become …

Written by eminent scholar Chiara Saraceno, this Advanced Introduction offers a synthetic
overview of the core theoretical and policy issues involved in family policy, currently the most …

In this working paper, we assess to what extent European welfare states have moved in the
direction of social investment in terms of spending and how well they are performing socio …

The purpose of this book is to explore in ten empirical chapters how good parenthood is
done in different contexts, by different agents. The introductory chapter outlines the …

This study examines why Denmark is considered the leader among the Nordic countries and
globally when it comes to childcare. In terms of programmatic success, Denmark is a pioneer …

The chapter argues that a focus on cross-national explanations for change in family policies
requires an examination not only of the political dynamics of ideational change but of the …

Globally, Denmark stands out in terms of achieving high employment rates, containing
unemployment and providing a labour market model combining flexibility, security and …