Open AccessComparing Russian and US Social Policy Systems
Author(s) -
Vadim Podolskiy
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
vestnik povolžskoj akademii gosudarstvennoj služby
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1682-2358
DOI - 10.22394/1682-2358-2020-5-57-66
Subject(s) - social policy , pension system , healthcare system , pension , health care , public economics , social system , business , political science , economics , economic growth , finance , sociology , social science , market economy
A comprehensive comparison of Russian and American social policy systems is drawn. Social policy origins, organization, role of private sector and general efficiency of the systems are compared. Pension system, allowances and benefits, healthcare and education in Russia and the US are matched against each other, as well as their funding and functional features.