Nathalie Morel

The use of fiscal welfare has been growing over the past decades in the welfare states of France and Sweden. This book sheds light on the use and effects of fiscal welfare in processes of welfare and labour market reforms in both countries and examines the introduction of a 50% tax deduction on domiciliary care and household services.

This book maps out the contours of the European 'social investment' strategy, both at the ideational level and in terms of the policies implemented throughout Europe. It will appeal to both social policy scholars and policy experts.