Distribution of Incomes and Social Security

Academic year: 2006-2007 Course code module ELPSWE01O14530 Semester: 2nd semester Credits: 4 Study load (hours) 112 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1/2 Instructor(s) Bea Cantillon Language of instruction: Dutch Semester exam information: Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties -- *Sequentiality 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) -- 3. Course content This course explains the impact of the welfare state on the distribution of incomes and distribution of welfare between households. We will pay attention to instruments of redistribution like social security and the tax system (secondary distribution of incomes), as well as to other branches of social policy, like the educational system and social housing (tertiary distribution of incomes). The redistribution policy will be evaluated from the angle of the protection of incomes and poverty prevention, but also from the angle of labour participation. The challenges for a reform/modernisation of social security and tax law will be discussed against the background of social developments like ageing, diminished family size and individualisation, unemployment and the emancipation of women. 4. Teaching method 5. Assessment method 6. Compulsory reading – study material -- 7. Recommended reading - study material -- 8. Tutoring laatste aanpassing: last update: 01/06/2006 01:01 ecampus