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Economics for Social Workers: The Application of Economic Theory to Social Policy and the Human Services
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Economics for Social Workers: The Application of Economic Theory to Social Policy and the Human Services

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This primer for social work students introduces the general definitions and concepts of economics and uses case studies in social work to develop applied knowledge. The case studies include stories of job training, substance abuse centres, counselling, therapy, child protection services and services for the poor. The concluding chapters are devoted to topics directly related to social work: economics of poverty, health economics, household economics, the economics of labour and government failure.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Country
United States
Date
16 April 2002
Pages
246
ISBN
9780231116879

This primer for social work students introduces the general definitions and concepts of economics and uses case studies in social work to develop applied knowledge. The case studies include stories of job training, substance abuse centres, counselling, therapy, child protection services and services for the poor. The concluding chapters are devoted to topics directly related to social work: economics of poverty, health economics, household economics, the economics of labour and government failure.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Country
United States
Date
16 April 2002
Pages
246
ISBN
9780231116879