Income inequality and relative poverty in the United States are among the highest in the OECD and have substantially … of growth. The present paper analyses the causes of US income inequality and relative poverty in an OECD context … poverty through better targeting of the truly needy while reducing administrative complexity. …

This chapter explores the relationship between poverty and aging, in terms of its measurement and trends, as well as … measurement addresses both the definition of poverty and its aggregation over various age groups. The trends highlight a … significant reduction in poverty among the elderly and a gradual increase in poverty among children and working age individuals …

Poverty and income inequality have worsened since the onset of the crisis. While the design of fiscal measures has …

This paper analyses relative income poverty in Australia of individuals aged 15 or more, based on the HILDA Survey data …. Australia has above-average poverty rates among OECD countries, but poverty has decreased in the last 15 years. Certain groups … are more at risk than others. People living alone and lone parents are at higher risk of poverty. Old people in Australia …

Income inequality and relative poverty in the United States are among the highest in the OECD and have substantially … of growth. The present paper analyses the causes of US income inequality and relative poverty in an OECD context … poverty through better targeting of the truly needy while reducing administrative complexity.<P>Inégalités et pauvreté aux …

direct taxes targeted to the rich. While fiscal policy always reduces inequality, this is not the case with poverty. Fiscal … policy increases poverty in Brazil and Colombia (over and above market income poverty) due to high consumption taxes on basic …

living standards. Some groups face a higher risk of poverty and laid-off workers can have difficulty finding a new job. Well …