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Abstract: This open access book examines the triangle between family, gender, and health in Europe from a demographic perspective. It helps to understand patterns and trends in each of the three components separately, as well as their interdependencies. It overcomes the widely observable specialization in demographic research, which usually involves researchers studying either family or fertility processes or focusing on health and mortality.

Abstract: This volume examines the consequences of activation policies from the individual citizen's perspective. The book offers an original analytical perspective of how the multidimensional concept of social citizenship can be used in comparative research in order to capture underlying policy change which is often underestimated by policy analysts who delimit their perspective to material aspects of social policy reforms. Eight case studies, covering the North, West, and South of Europe, prov ...; [Read more...] This volume examines the consequences of activation policies from the individual citizen's perspective. The book offers an original analytical perspective of how the multidimensional concept of social citizenship can be used in comparative research in order to capture underlying policy change which is often underestimated by policy analysts who delimit their perspective to material aspects of social policy reforms. Eight case studies, covering the North, West, and South of Europe, provide a comprehensive analysis of labour market reforms, including aspects of labour promotion, income maintenance policies, and labour market regulation. Tackling both the contents and governance, the chapters draw a highly instructive picture of how activation policies affect the whole population, the middle class as well as more vulnerable social groups. The findings indicate a deep normative change of the given patterns of state-citizen relationships to the detriment of the citizens' autonomy.

Abstract: An essential reference for intermediate and advanced R programmers, the book presents useful tools and techniques for attacking many types of R programming problems, helping you avoid mistakes and dead ends. With more than ten years of experience programming in R, the author illustrates the elegance, beauty, and flexibility at the heart of R. Moreover, the book develops the necessary skills to produce quality code that can be used in a variety of circumstances.

Abstract: Increased life expectancy and lower fertility rates across the globe are having a huge impact on the structure of populations, offering both challenges and opportunities for the future. Can we provide enough pensions for old people to live comfortably? How can old people be empowered to play a more positive role in society? What will the role of grandparents be in the emerging new social structures? What are the implications for health services? How can the very old be cared for? Provi ...; [Read more...] Increased life expectancy and lower fertility rates across the globe are having a huge impact on the structure of populations, offering both challenges and opportunities for the future. Can we provide enough pensions for old people to live comfortably? How can old people be empowered to play a more positive role in society? What will the role of grandparents be in the emerging new social structures? What are the implications for health services? How can the very old be cared for? Providing a wealth of statistical and quantitative evidence and compiled by leading economists working at the forefront of this area, the authors argue that these challenges are not insurmountable, but societies everywhere need to put in place the required policies to confront these challenges effectively, providing a timely and definitive guide to the impact of ageing populations.

Abstract: Managers and entrepreneurs in the digital age must learn to live in two worlds: the conventional economy and the platform economy. Platforms that operate for business purposes typically exist at the level of an industry or ecosystem, bringing individuals and organizations together so they can innovate and interact in ways that otherwise wouldn’t be possible. Platforms create economic value far beyond what we see in conventional companies. The Business of Platforms is a valuable and in- ...; [Read more...] Managers and entrepreneurs in the digital age must learn to live in two worlds: the conventional economy and the platform economy. Platforms that operate for business purposes typically exist at the level of an industry or ecosystem, bringing individuals and organizations together so they can innovate and interact in ways that otherwise wouldn’t be possible. Platforms create economic value far beyond what we see in conventional companies. The Business of Platforms is a valuable and in-depth look at platform strategy and digital innovation. The authors explore how a small number of companies have come to wield extraordinary influence over every dimension of our personal, professional, and political lives. They explain how these new entities differ from the powerful corporations of the past. They also ask whether there are limits to the market dominance and expansion of these digital giants. Finally, they discuss the role that governments should play in rethinking data privacy laws, antitrust regulations, and other regulations that could curb abuses by these powerful companies.

Abstract: The number of workers aged 55 and over experiencing long-term unemployment has grown substantially since the recession. In light of these developments, this book examines how older workers' status has changed since the recession; what risks unemployed older workers face and what challenges they experience in finding reemployment; how long-term unemployment could affect older workers' retirement income; and what other policies might help unemployed older workers.