This article presents a new rationale for imposing restrictions on child labor. In a standard overlapping generation model where parental altruism results in transfers that children allocate to consumption and education, the Nash-Cournot equilibrium results in suboptimal levels of parental transfers and does not maximize the average level of utility of currently living agents. A ban on child la...

Purpose Worker welfare and modern slavery within the fashion industry remain a key supply chain challenge for many retailers, consumers, governments advocacy groups. Yet, despite publicised worker-welfare violations, retailers continue to post record sales profits, indicating that consumer concern does not always translate at cash register. Research has shown worker is less salient area of aim ...

The equine industries in Ireland are vibrant and growing. They are broadly classified into two sectors: Thoroughbred racing, and sports and leisure. This paper describes these sectors in terms of governance, education and training in equine welfare, and available data concerning horse numbers, identification, traceability and disposal. Animal welfare, and specifically equine welfare, has receiv...

This special issue of Child Welfare emerged from a series of conversations with child welfare colleagues who partici pated in the work conducted by CWLA and the Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund as they developed a unique partnership entitled. Fostering Transitions: CWLA/Lambda Legal Joint Initiative To Support LGBTQ Youth and Adults Involved with the Child Welfare System. A special issue...

This study focused on determining the size and welfare aspects of Asian elephant, pig-tailed macaque and tiger populations at facilities open to tourists in Thailand. Data were gathered from 118 venues through direct observations and interviews with staff. A score sheet-based welfare assessment was used to calculate scores between 1 and 10, indicating each venue's welfare situation. Factors suc...

Action is needed beyond health care to improve life expectancy and health. Health for all is only possible through the provision of jobs, education, crime prevention, housing, and strong social-welfare systems. And health gains are the added benefi t; improved social policies and services will fi rst and foremost create better opportunities for the individual, and bring security and prosperity ...