Start here if your major interest is a particular country. Or turn to a country for detail after you examine relevant comparative tables. Each country is introduced with an analytic profile characterizing its policy regimes and other relevant aspects. This is followed by country-specific and more detailed information about each of the policy regimes (benefits and services), as well as a brief summary of highlights. Additional data will be included over time. Studies, books, and other publications are listed for each country. In addition, we offer contact names (individual experts) as well as links to ministries and research centers, for further inquiry.

Initially, this type of comprehensive coverage is feasible for the countries of the European Union and some other OECD countries. Coverage has been expanding over time.

Click on a country's flag below for country-specific information.