Generational Equity and the Politics of the Welfare State

The role of Americans for Generational Equality (AGE) in shaping public policy debates over social benefits for the elderly is discussed. Its limited success has been due to rhetoric over unmet needs for the poor.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Politics & society 1989-09, Vol.17 (3), p.353-376
1. Verfasser:	Quadagno, Jill
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	AGE FACTORS Aging Aging problems. Death Baby boomers Elderly Equal Opportunity Equity INFANTS AND CHILDREN Intergenerational Relations Nonprofit organizations OLD PEOPLE Politics Public Welfare SOCIAL PROBLEMS, GENERAL SOCIAL SECURITY Sociology Sociology of the family. Age groups WELFARE Welfare Reform Welfare State
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Zusammenfassung:	The role of Americans for Generational Equality (AGE) in shaping public policy debates over social benefits for the elderly is discussed. Its limited success has been due to rhetoric over unmet needs for the poor.
ISSN:	0032-3292 1552-7514
DOI:	10.1177/003232928901700303