“…Christoffer Green-Pedersen's insightful examination of political party strategy in Europe reveals strong links between party consensus and policy retrenchment, arguing that the former allows governments to frame retrenchment in a way that justifies it to the electorate. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Intro -- Also by Andy Green -- Preface -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1 Introduction: At the Sharp-End of Globalisation and Demographic Change -- The Drivers of Changes in Opportunities for Young People -- Different Perspectives on the Crisis for Youth -- Changing Opportunities in Different Domains: Education -- Employment -- Housing -- Wealth -- Benefits and Political Representation -- Chapter 2 Education, Education ...Under-Employment: The Mantra That Failed -- Increasing Participation in Upper Secondary and Higher Education -- Increases in Average Qualification Levels at GCSE, Upper Secondary and Degree Level -- Trends in Levels of Knowledge and Skill -- Declines in Educational Inequalities? …”