Elements of Social Security in 6 European Countries

Elements of Social Security in 6 European Countries contains an overview of important benefit schemes in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Great Britain and the Nether-lands. The schemes are categorized according to common sets of criteria and compared. Stylized cases illustrate the impact on disposable income of different "events" such as illness, unemployment, injuries from work and retirement. Maternity benefits and family allowances are also included. The information of the 5th edition is for 1995. The contents are updated on an annual basis.