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A review of recent research into poverty in Ireland
Madden, David - 2002
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010293777
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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