... employment sectors or social transfers in certain areas, were excluded. Social implications The way in which welfare states reacted to employment problems during the COVID-19 pandemic may have an impact on how governments approach social policies in the future. The capability approach exhibits...

...Päivi Mäntyneva; Eeva-Leena Ketonen; Heikki Hiilamo Purpose The purpose of this scoping review is to analyse comparative studies on social-policy measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic in Global North welfare states. The authors also consider the potential influence of the regimes...

... care arrangements, family leave policies and gender culture, and links this to women's decision to participate in the labour market while raising young children. By comparing countries that represent different welfare state regimes and family policies, the author is able to demonstrate the importance...