In der gesellschaftlichen Diskussion wird derzeit das Risiko zunehmender Altersarmut in Ostdeutschland thematisiert. Begründet wird dies unter anderem mit der hohen Arbeitslosigkeit und den dadurch unterbrochenen Erwerbsbiographien sowie den oftmals niedrigen Arbeitseinkommen, die nur geringe...

Social transfers vary enormously across the EU, as has been demonstrated in earlier research. This paper analyses the comparative effects of cash transfers on inequality and poverty, using consistent household data. The analysis shows that the distributional impact of these transfers is greater...

Social transfers vary enormously across the EU, as has been demonstrated in earlier research. This paper analyses the comparative effects of cash transfers on inequality and poverty, using consistent household data. The analysis shows that the distributional impact of these transfers is greater...