comparative effects of cash transfers on inequality and poverty, using consistent household data. The analysis shows that the …

, there is little reliable evidence on how the inclusion of such non-cash income actually affects poverty and inequality … and poverty rates by almost one-third. However, adjusting for differences in needs for public services across population … subgroups offsets about half the inequality reduction and some of the poverty decrease. …

This paper provides a self-contained introduction to the British Household Panel Survey (BHPS), concentrating on … aspects relevant to analysis of the distribution of household income. I discuss BHPS design features and how data on net … household income are derived. The BHPS net household income definition is modelled on that used in Britain’s official personal …

is evidence about real income levels and inequality, and the prevalence of affluence and of poverty. …

Household Survey (QNHS), the official source for labour market data in Ireland. As it is known that the QNHS undercounts …

designed to capture the population’s desire for better governance. Using data from a tailored household survey, we examine the …

Does emigration really drain human capital accumulation in origin countries? This paper explores a unique household …

In recent years in the public discourse of many European countries there has been a shift in emphasis from "poverty" to … information of the European Community Household Panel (ECHP). The results show that there are many qualitative similarities and … quantitative differences across the EU. In almost all countries the looser the links of the individual or the household with the …

Does emigration really drain human capital accumulation in origin countries? This paper explores a unique household …