Social Policy in Canada

Abstract

List of Tables List of Figures Foreword Preface Part I Introduction Chapter 1 Setting the Context Introduction Distribution and Redistribution Income Inequality in Canada Wealth and Income Half a Century of Social Welfare in Canada The Macroeconomic Context: Keynes and After Supply-Side Economics The International Context Looking Ahead Notes Suggested Reading Part II Approaches to Social Policy Chapter 2 Defining Social Policy Introduction A Look at Social Policy and Economic Policy Building a Definition: 'Social' and 'Policy' Issues Arising A Model of Redistribution Notes Suggested Reading Chapter 3 Social Policy and Economic Market Introduction Labels Residualism The Centrality of Work Outside Residualism: The Institutional Approach Notes Suggested Reading Part III Allocating Benefits Chapter 4 Allocting Benefits: Privatization, Commercialization, and Welfare Pluralism Introduction The Terms The Reasons to Privatize Forms of Privatization Issues in Privatization The Regulatory Dilemma Welfare Pluralism Some Evidence of Privatization Notes Suggested Reading Chapter 5 Allocating Benefits: What? Introduction Types of Benefits Comparing Delivery Modes Paternalism: 'For Your Own Good' Effectiveness Stigma Efficiency Capacity and Substitute Decision-Makers Vouchers Notes Suggested Reading Chapter 6 Allocating Benefits: To Whom? Introduction The Universal/Selective Debate Guaranteed Annual Income (GAI) A Look at Government Spending Cash, In-Kind-Universal/Selective Notes Suggested Reading Part IV Generating Resources Chapter 7 Paying Through Taxes Introduction Goals of Taxation Two Principles of Taxation Tax Revenues in Canada Tax Reform in Canada Notes Suggested Reading Chapter 8 Fees, Charges, and Premiums Introduction The Simple Microeconomics of Fees The Reasons Not To Impose Fees The Reasons To Impose Fees Setting Fee Levels Premiums and Social Insurance Notes Suggested Reading Chapter 9 Volunteers, Charities, and Gamblers Introduction The Voluntary Sector in Canada The Advantages of Using Volunteers and Charities The Disadvantages of Using Volunteers and Charities Charities and the Income Tax System Gambling Advantages of Gambling as a Revenue Source Disadvantages of Gambling as a Revenue Source Notes Suggested Reading Part V Conclusion Chapter 10 Looking Ahead Introduction Policy Means Choice A New Welfare Society? Looking Globally Notes Suggested Reading Glossary Bibliography Index

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