The economics of disability : Insights from Irish research /

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This book brings together research relating to the economics of disability in Ireland in order to provide evidence that can help improve disability policies, services and supports. In doing so, it addresses a number of key questions of relevance to the economic circumstances of people with disabilit...

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Other Authors: Nolan, Brian, 1953- (Editor), Lyons, Sean, 1966- (Editor), Cullinan, John (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, NY : Manchester University Press, 2014.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
People with disabilities > Government policy.
People with disabilities > Economic conditions.
People with disabilities.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Security.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
physically handicapped.
handicapped.
Personnes handicapees.
Coût de la maladie.
Personnes handicapees > Politique gouvernementale > Irlande.
Personnes handicapees > Irlande > Conditions economiques.
Socioeconomic Factors
Public Policy > economics
Health Services for Persons with Disabilities > economics
Disabled Persons
Cost of Illness
People with disabilities > Government policy > Ireland.
People with disabilities > Ireland > Economic conditions.
Ireland.
Irlande.
Ireland
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:This book brings together research relating to the economics of disability in Ireland in order to provide evidence that can help improve disability policies, services and supports. In doing so, it addresses a number of key questions of relevance to the economic circumstances of people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on the relationship between disability and social inclusion, poverty, the labour market, living standards and public policy. Importantly, it also incorporates a life cycle perspective on disability, considering issues of specific relevance to children, working-age adults and older people with disabilities. It also focuses on issues relating to resource allocation and to wider society, while the book also presents a number of contributions focusing on mental health. This book fills a significant gap in the literature concerning the economics of disability, both in Ireland and internationally. We adopt a relatively broad perspective and explore a range of issues and debates of relevance to the economics of disability using recently available data and new up-to-date research. Each chapter presents a clear and relatively non-technical treatment of the specific topic under consideration, making it accessible to a greater number of interested readers. In doing so, it provides an important addition to our knowledge and understanding of the economics of disability and will serve as a useful and up-to-date resource for policymakers, advocates, researchers, academics and students, across a range of disciplines, both in Ireland and internationally. --Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:1 online resource (208 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9781847799814

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