Role of Social Partners in Managing Europe's Great Recession: Crisis Corporatism or Corporatism in Crisis?

This edited volume examines the extent to which social concertation between government, unions, and employers varied over time and across European countries during the Great Recession and the Covid-19 pandemic, and explores whether it was driven by economic necessity, political factors, or labor power resources. It will be of interest to scholars and students of public and social policies, comparative political economy, and industrial relations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 306 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This extensive examination delves into the depths of the Great Recession and its far-reaching consequences, offering comparative analyses of the varying degrees of social concertation between governments, unions, and employers across European countries. Collaborating with a team of international country experts, this edited volume presents eight in-depth country case studies, alongside a comprehensive analysis of European-level social dialogue. Furthermore, it explores the interplay between social concertation and economic necessity, political influences, and the power resources of labor. The significance of the involvement of social partners becomes particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the critical role they play in addressing contemporary crises.

This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students engaged in the study of public and social policies, comparative political economy, and industrial relations. It also appeals to a broader audience interested in European and EU politics, providing insights into the complex dynamics and challenges faced by societies in the aftermath of economic downturns and crises.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032029740