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Social inclusion and collective skill formation systems: policy and politics

Journal of European Social Policy
Journal · Vol. 32 · Issue 1 · pp. 105-116
Abstract

This thematic review essay focuses on the relationship between social inclusion and collective skill formation systems. It briefly surveys foundational literature in comparative political economy and comparative social policy that documented and explained the traditionally socially inclusive nature of these systems. It reviews how the literature conceptualized the current challenges faced by collective skill formation systems in upholding their inclusive nature in the context of the transition to post-industrial societies. It then discusses in detail a recent strand of literature that investigates the policy responses that have been deployed across countries to deal with these challenges. It concludes by providing heuristics that may be useful for researchers who seek to advance the study of the policy and politics of social inclusion in collective skill formation systems. © The Author(s) 2021.

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Author Keywords

Vocational training knowledge economy Social inclusion skill formation social investment

Index Keywords

Skill training human Vocational education review Social inclusion investment knowledge policy approach organization Political economy Social policy policy heuristics
Author Affiliations
The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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