Robert Walker & Michael Wiseman 
The welfare we want? [PDF ebook] 
The British challenge for American reform

In the UK, both Conservative and New Labour welfare strategies have been influenced by American policies. British welfare reform has continued in recent years, while American policies appear to have stagnated. What now are the lessons of British reform for America?  The welfare we want? presents a detailed and unique comparison of welfare policies in the two countries. A team of international experts outlines, compares and contrasts the reform strategies pursued in each country and summarises the results to date. The editors argue that recent American reforms have failed to address key problems but that British ideas could refresh the American policy agenda. Moreover, both systems would gain from increased transatlantic policy dialogue.

About the author

Robert Walker is Professor of Social Policy at the School of Sociology and Social Policy, University of Nottingham. Michael Wiseman is Research Professor of Public Policy and Economics, at the Institute of Public Policy, George Washington University, USA.