The Delegated Welfare State Medicare, Markets, and the Governance of Social Policy

"The Delegated Welfare State masterfully explains health care policy, welfare reform, and--ultimately--how American government really works. Fresh, powerful, elegant, deeply researched, and highly recommended."-James A. Morone, Professor of Political Science and Urban Studies, Brown University, and author of The Democratic Wish and co-author of The Heart of Power"Medicare is all over the news these days--and the controversies can be mystifying. How can Republicans oppose cuts in Medicare spending, but still want to abolish the basic structure in favor of private vouchers? What did Democrats do with Medicare in the recent health reform legislation, and why? Answers to these puzzles are found in this excellent dissection of the 'delegated welfare state.' This is an important book, not just for scholars and students, but also for journalists, policymakers, and members of the educated public."*--Theda Skocpol, Professor of Government and Sociology, Harvard University, and co-aut