Navigate the evolving landscape of social welfare with this authoritative survey on policy alternatives. Delve into the critical impacts of internationalisation and demographic change on public sector welfare states. Understand the challenges posed by ageing populations and globalisation, supported by comparative OECD data and Scandinavian case studies. This essential reading explores principal policy options for governments adapting their social systems. It’s crucial for policymakers, public administration students, and scholars interested in the future of social welfare in our interconnected world.