Poverty trends during two recessions and two recoveries: lessons from Sweden 1991–2013

We study cross-sectional and long-term poverty in Sweden over a period spanning two recessions, and discuss changes in the policy context. We find large increases in absolute poverty and deprivation during the 1990’s recession but much smaller increases in 2008-2010. While increases in non-employmen...

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Main Authors: Jonsson, J, Mood, C, Bihagen, E
Format: Journal article
Published: SpringerOpen 2016