Non-public actors in social security administration : a comparative study

List of Editors and Contributors. Preface. List of Abbreviations. 1. Why Is the Role of Non-Public Actors in the Administration of Social Security an Interesting Research Topic? T. Erhag, F. Pennings, S. Stendahl. 2. The Role of Non-Public Actors in Social Security in Germany F. Welti, H. Groskreutz. 3. The Role of Non-Public Actors in French Social Security: The New Features of Solidarity P. Martin. 4. The Strong Position of Social Partners and the Gradual Polarization of the Finnish Social Security System T. Kotkas. 5. The Role of Non-Public Actors in Social Security in the Netherlands F. Pennings. 6. Public Responsibility and Private Action in Social Security: The Case of Denmark S. Jorgensen, C. Jacqueson. 7. Balancing Responsibilities between Public and Non-Public Actors in Swedish Social Security T. Erhag, S. Stendahl. 8. Welfare's Mixed Economy in the UK: Public Rights and Private Actors N. Harris. 9. Non-Public Actors and Their Role in the Czech Republic K. Koldinska. 10. Non-Public Actors in the Spanish Social Security System C. Sanchez-Rodas Navarro. 11. Explaining the Lack of Non-Public Actors in the USA Social Insurance System P.M. Secunda. 12. Comparison of the Roles of Non-Public Actors and Conclusions F. Pennings.