The 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: Paperback / softback
Length: 306 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
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 factors, and the power resources of labor. The significance of the involvement of social partners becomes particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing contemporary crises.

This book will appeal to scholars and students specializing in public and social policies, comparative political economy, and industrial relations, as well as those with a broader interest in European and EU politics. It provides valuable insights into the dynamics of social concertation and its impact on economic and social outcomes, shedding light on the complex interplay between government, labor, and other stakeholders in shaping the course of economic and political developments.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032029849