Special Issue on Wealth, Opportunity, and the New Social Contract Integrating Financial Capability in American Social Welfare Policy

Wealth, Opportunity, and the New Social Contract: Integrating Financial Capability in American Social Welfare Policy explores how financial capability can be positioned as a core component of social welfare in the United States. The special issue examines the intersections of wealth building, equal opportunity, and social policy reform, highlighting the importance of financial literacy, access to resources, and sustainable support systems for individuals and communities. By integrating financial capability into the broader social contract, this theme seeks to address persistent inequalities, promote economic inclusion, and strengthen the foundation of social welfare in contemporary American society.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Wealth, Opportunity, and the New Social Contract Integrating Financial Capability in American Social Welfare Policy. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Affordable housing and asset building
• Child welfare and family support systems
• Community development and social capital
• Financial inclusion and banking access
• Financial literacy and education
• Gender and economic opportunity
• Health care access and financial stability
• Labor markets and employment equity
• Public policy and welfare reform
• Racial and ethnic disparities in wealth
• Retirement security and pensions
• Social justice and the new social contract
• Social mobility and opportunity gaps
• Tax policy and social equity
• Technology and digital financial tools
• Wealth inequality and distribution

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Wealth, Opportunity, and the New Social Contract Integrating Financial Capability in American Social Welfare Policy” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. William Elliott

University of Michigan, USA

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at

sm@scirp.org.