The enduring impact of the economic crisis on child poverty

Article

The enduring impact of the economic crisis on child poverty


Social Inclusion
Sara Ayllón, Department of Economics, Universitat de Girona;

Despite the economic recovery, in 2018 three out of every ten children were living in a situation of anchored poverty. Poverty during childhood has consequences throughout life. We analyse its impact.

Social transfers targeting children: the best way to fight child poverty?

Article

Social transfers targeting children: the best way to fight child poverty?


Social Inclusion
Elena Bárcena, M. Carmen Blanco and Salvador Pérez, Universidad de Málaga;

In Spain barely 3.3% of the total of social transfers in the year 2016 targeted children, against the European average of 9%. However, this study shows that it is the most effective way of eradicating poverty.

“Inequality is a threat to democracy because it deprives poor people of their rights”

Interview

“Inequality is a threat to democracy because it deprives poor people of their rights”


Social Inclusion
Janet Currie, Profesora de Economía y Asuntos Públicos en la Universidad de Princeton (Nueva Jersey);

Janet Currie, a worldwide authority in the analysis of the effects of socioeconomic differences, explains the correlation between family income levels and school outcomes.

The high price of inequality: lessons on the costs and consequences of child poverty in advanced societies

Review

The high price of inequality: lessons on the costs and consequences of child poverty in advanced societies


Social Inclusion
Alejandro Arias Lera, an analyst at the Spanish Government’s High Commissioner’s Ouice for the fight against child poverty;

The books reviewed here consider why it is important for everyone, and not just for the most vulnerable, to achieve more egalitarian societies.

CaixaProinfancia Programme

Best practices

CaixaProinfancia Programme


Social Inclusion

The CaixaProinfancia programme supports families in a situation of poverty with academic reinforcement, grants for food and hygiene, leisure, psychotherapeutic care and family educational support.

Population below the poverty threshold

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Population below the poverty threshold


Social Inclusion

In 2017, a quarter of the Spanish population was at risk of poverty. How much of a difference is there with the European average?

People suffering severe material deprivation

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People suffering severe material deprivation


Social Inclusion

In the last ten years, the percentage of people in a situation of severe material deprivation in Spain has remained below the European average. Which country has the highest material deprivation rate?

Households with very low work intensity

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Households with very low work intensity


Social Inclusion

How many Spanish citizens live in households with very low work intensity? Discover whether the European average is lower or higher.

Risk of poverty and situation in the labour market

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Risk of poverty and situation in the labour market


Social Inclusion

Some 13.1% of occupied people in Spain have an income below the poverty threshold. Which population group is most affected?

Impact of public policies

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Impact of public policies


Social Inclusion

How much public spending does Spain invest in policies to reduce social exclusion? Do social transfers have a real impact?

Children and adolescents most affected by poverty

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Children and adolescents most affected by poverty


Social Inclusion

Children and adolescents are the people most affected by the economic shortages of families. Which age group faces the highest risk of poverty and social exclusion?

Impact of education level of parents on the poverty of their children

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Impact of education level of parents on the poverty of their children


Social Inclusion

The risk of poverty and social exclusion increases as education level decreases. How far does the difference reach?

Impact of the origin of parents on the poverty of their children

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Impact of the origin of parents on the poverty of their children


Social Inclusion

Is the origin of parents a determinant in suffering a greater risk of poverty? We analyse whether the children of immigrants are more vulnerable.

Households with very low work intensity and dependent children, greater risk of poverty and social exclusion

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Households with very low work intensity and dependent children, greater risk of poverty and social exclusion


Social Inclusion

Some 79.3% of households with children and with very low work intensity were at risk of poverty in 2017. Does this figure exceed the European average?