ΔΙΚΑΙΟ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΣΦΑΛΙΣΗΣ

Social Security Law - 3d ed. Patrina Paparrigopoulou - Pechlivanidi, Professor, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens ISBN 978-960-622-849-0 Abstract: This book aims to introduce students and legal practitioners in social in- surance law in Greece. It emphasizes on European law, as it is the most appropriate framework for solving contemporary social problems in the global economy. These problems include maintaining the social cohesion by protecting vulnerable social groups,thesustainabilityofsocialprotectionsystemsetc.Social insurance law isana- lyzed intwoparts. Inthefirstpart,consistingoffourchapters, ispresentedtheforma- tion of social insurance. The first chapter deals with the definition and autonomy of social insurance law, the second with its sources, the third with the organization of the Greek system and the fourth with the affiliation in social insurance schemes.The second part focuses on the economic functioning of social insurance, its financing and the award of benefits. The last chapter examines the perspectives of the social insurance system, especially in Greece, and the challenges it faces. COPYRIGHT All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a re- trievalsystem,ortransmitted, inany formorbyanymeans,withoutthepriorpermis- sion of NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A., or as expressly permitted by law or under the terms agreed with the appropriate reprographic rights organization. Enquiries concern- ing reproduction which may not be covered by the above should be addressed to NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. at the address below. DISCLAIMER The content of this work is intended for information purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice.The publication is necessarily of a general nature; NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, the author and the contributors make no claim as to the comprehen- siveness or accuracy of the information provided; Information is not offered for the purpose of providing individualized legal advice. Professional advice should there- fore be sought before any action is undertaken based on this publication. Use of this work does not create an attorney-client or any other relationship between the user and NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI, or the author, or the rest of contributors. 23 Mavromichali str. | 106 80 | Athens | Greece T +30 210 3678 800 | F +30 210 3678 819 www.nb.org | info@nb.org © 2019, NOMIKI BIBLIOTHIKI S.A. LawPublishers inEurope