Social Policy and Society

Aims & Scope

Social Policy and Society is a leading international journal that publishes high-quality research on social policy. It aims to foster debate and understanding of the social, economic, and political forces that shape social policy across the globe. The journal covers a wide range of topics, including welfare states, poverty, inequality, social exclusion, family policy, health policy, education policy, and migration. It welcomes theoretical, empirical, and comparative research from a variety of disciplinary perspectives, including sociology, political science, economics, social policy, and social work. The journal is committed to publishing innovative and impactful research that contributes to both academic knowledge and policy development.

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