The (European) welfare state, as well as the political space of "the social," is currently being reorganized in a fundamental way. This has major implications f

The capability approach, an increasingly popular conceptual and theoretical framework focused on what individuals are able to do and be, offers a unique evaluat

The (European) welfare state as well as the political space of “the social” is currently being reorganised in a fundamental way. This has major implications

First Published in 2009. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

How do we evaluate ambiguous concepts such as wellbeing, freedom, and social justice? How do we develop policies that offer everyone the best chance to achieve