This paper examines the impact on inequality and poverty of the economic crisis in four European countries, namely … 2010, was one of great economic turmoil, yet it is unclear whether changes in inequality and poverty rates over this time … decreasing inequality and relative poverty in the UK, France and especially in Ireland, a country where rising unemployment would …

reduce inequality. The comparative analysis highlights the possibility of adopting strategies to reduce the financial burden …

speed up the decline in inequality levels and reduce poverty. This study presents an exhaustive and comprehensive analysis …

transfers. The findings show that the system is progressive and contributes to reductions in poverty and inequality. The Gini …

inequality. To reduce the incidence of low-quality jobs, tax policy interventions should go hand in hand with more effective …

inequality, with government expenditures in the form of in-kind transfers leading to the largest decreases. While expenditures in …