Social Protection and Development: Growth, Welfare and Equity
Mar 2026 · Edward Elgar Publishing
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This insightful book examines the crucial role of social protection in development, with a particular focus on the Global South. Drawing on extensive empirical research and theoretical frameworks, internationally recognized social development scholar, James Midgley counters neoliberal economic arguments that claim social protection schemes negatively impact development. Instead, he demonstrates how they stimulate economic growth, maximize welfare and foster egalitarian ideals.
This insightful book examines the crucial role of social protection in development, with a particular focus on the Global South. Drawing on extensive empirical research and theoretical frameworks, internationally recognized social development scholar, James Midgley counters neoliberal economic ar...
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James Midgley, Professor of the Graduate School, University of California, Berkeley, USA
James Midgley, Professor of the Graduate School, University of California, Berkeley, USA
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