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Coburn's thesis: plausible, but we need more evidence and better measures

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The author evaluates the work of David Coburn on the subject of neoliberalism. Coburn believes that economic and political goals, within the context of a free-market economy, increase income inequality and diminish welfare priorities leading to limited social cohesion and health capability.

Author: Tarlov, Alvin R.
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishers
Publication Name: Social Science & Medicine
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0277-9536
Year: 2000
Social sciences, Employment discrimination, Social medicine

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Deeper than "neoliberalism": a reply to David Coburn

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The author responds to the work of David Coburn on the effects of neoliberalism. Coburn argues that neoliberalism creates a economic and political dynamic where income inequality leads to low social cohesion and poor health.

Author: Wilkinson, Richard G.
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishers
Publication Name: Social Science & Medicine
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0277-9536
Year: 2000
United Kingdom, Health aspects, Poor

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A brief response

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The author responds to previous criticism of his work regarding the relationship between income inequality and social health. Topics include welfare, economic growth, social class structure, and neo-liberalism.

Author: Coburn, David
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishers
Publication Name: Social Science & Medicine
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0277-9536
Year: 2000
Economic aspects, Social classes, Social class, Welfare, Public assistance

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Subjects list: Social aspects, United States, Management, Evaluation, Public health, Equality, Liberalism
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