Social Investment : A New Zealand Policy Experiment
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Author:BOSTON Jonathan / GILL Derek
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ISBN:9781988533582
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Publication Date:February 2018
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Pages:448
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Binding:Paperback
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Publisher:Bridget Williams Books
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Country of Publication:
Social Investment : A New Zealand Policy Experiment
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Author:BOSTON Jonathan / GILL Derek
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ISBN:9781988533582
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Publication Date:February 2018
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Pages:448
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Binding:Paperback
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Publisher:Bridget Williams Books
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Country of Publication:
Description
For almost a decade, the idea of social investment has been a major focus of New Zealand policy-making and policy debate. The broad aim has been to address serious social problems and improve long-term fiscal outcomes by drawing on big data and deploying various analytical techniques to enable more evidence-informed policy interventions.
As governments in New Zealand and abroad continue to explore how best to tackle major social problems, this book is essential for people seeking to understand social policy in the twenty-first century.
Featured in the January 2018 Social Work Newsletter.
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Featured in the 20 March 2018 NZ / Pasifika Newsletter.
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The idea of social investment has obvious intuitive appeal. But is it robust? Is it built on sound philosophical principles and secure analytical foundations? Will it deliver better outcomes?
For almost a decade, the idea of social investment has been a major focus of New Zealand policy-making and policy debate. The broad aim has been to address serious social problems and improve long-term fiscal outcomes by drawing on big data and deploying various analytical techniques to enable more evidence-informed policy interventions.
As governments in New Zealand and abroad continue to explore how best to tackle major social problems, this book is essential for people seeking to understand social policy in the twenty-first century.
Featured in the January 2018 Social Work Newsletter.
To receive this newsletter regularly please email us with your name and contact details.Featured in the 20 March 2018 NZ / Pasifika Newsletter.
To receive this newsletter regularly please email us with your name and contact details.