Public Social Expenditure - Value for Money? Papers presented at a Conference 20 November 1984

CONTENTS: Social Expenditure in Ireland and Other European OECD Countries: Past Trends and Prospective Developments M. Maguire Efficiency and Control of Irish Medical Care Expenditures A D Tussing Adjustment to Retirement: Economic and Social Influences C T Whelan and B J Whelan Contributory State Pensions for the Elderly: Indexation and Cost G Hughes Housing - Market or Social Service T J Baker Irish Educational Policy: Past Performance and Future Prospects R J Breen The System in Criminal Justice D B Rottman and P F Tormey Summing-Up at Close of Conference K A Kennedy