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A review of recent research into poverty in Ireland

Madden, David - 2002

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010293777

Families at the margins of the welfare state: A comparative study on the prevalence of poverty among families receiving social assistance

Kuivalainen, Susan - 2005

The aim is to assess the prevalence of poverty among families receiving social assistance. We will examine the incidence of poverty among the recipients in relation to the general poverty profile. To answer these questions, the adequacy and poverty reduction effectiveness of social assistance...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010335490

Child poverty in English-speaking countries

Micklewright, John - 2004

The paper considers child poverty in rich English-speaking countries - the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland. Do all these countries really stand out from other OECD countries for their levels of child poverty, as is sometimes assumed? And what policies have they adopted to...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010335564

Weniger Armut durch mehr Wachstum? Der irische Weg zur Bekämpfung der Armut

Schröder, Christoph - 2005

Irland hat seit 1987 enorme wirtschaftliche Erfolge erzielt. Neben mehreren externen Schocks war hierfür in erster … Lohnmoderation setzte. Irland war jedoch 1997 auch das erste europäische Land, das eine Anti-Armuts-Strategie mit einer konkreten … berücksichtigt. Aufgrund des beachtlichen Wohlstandsgewinns ist die an diesem Indikator gemessene Armutsquote in Irland zwischen 1994 …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011893297

Child Poverty in English-Speaking Countries

Micklewright, John - 2004

The paper considers child poverty in rich English-speaking countries – the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland. Do all these countries really stand out from other OECD countries for their levels of child poverty, as is sometimes assumed? And what policies have they adopted...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010261869

In-work transfers in good times and bad: simulations for Ireland

Bargain, Olivier; Doorley, Karina - 2009

In-work transfers are often seen as a good trade-off between redistribution and efficiency, as they alleviate poverty among low-wage households while increasing financial incentives to work. The present study explores the consequences of extending these transfers in Ireland, where support for...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010269408

Poverty in Ireland in comparative European perspective

Whelan, Christopher T.; Maître, Bertrand - 2008

In this paper we seek to put Irish poverty rates in a comparative European context. We do so in a context whereby the Irish economic boom and EU enlargement have led to increasing reservations being expressed regarding rates deriving from the EU 'at risk of poverty' indicator. Our comparative...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010277563

Fuel poverty in Ireland : Extent, affected groups and policy issues

Scott, Sue; Lyons, Seán; Keane, Claire; McCarthy, Donal; … - 2008

This paper provides updated estimates for the scale of fuel poverty in the Republic of Ireland using two measures: one based on fuel expenditure as a share of income and the other based on self-reported deprivation. It also presents modelling results as to the characteristics of households most...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010277633

Energy poverty and deprivation in Ireland

Barrett, Michelle; Farrell, Niall; Roantree, Barra - 2022

This report - funded by the Community Foundation for Ireland - explores the issue of energy poverty and deprivation in Ireland, once again to the forefront of the policy debate given recent increases in energy prices.

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013480221

Economic vulnerability and severity of debt problems: An analysis of the Irish EU-SILC 2008

Russell, Helen; Maître, Bertrand; Whelan, Christopher T. - 2011

In this paper, using Ireland, where debt issues are of particular salience as a test case, we seek to understand the extent to which the measures currently employed as national indicators of poverty and social exclusion succeed in capturing over-indebtedness and, more broadly, severity of debt...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010392466

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