El Redisseny de la política social en una etapa de crisi econòmica

Abstract

Demographic trends, with the relevant ageing of the population, are affecting the orientation of social policy (in terms of health, social services, pensions, future proposals to cover dependence, etc.). This is unfortunate as the social policy agenda should be much more focused on poverty, equal opportunities, employment opportunities, combating social exclusion and guaranteeing the basic rights of all citizens. If current trends do not change, an increasing proportion of social expenditure in terms of GDP will have the elderly as its main beneficiary.