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Journal of Poverty and Social Justice Volume 18 Issue 3

Subject Areas: Public Administration
Publisher: Policy Press - Policy Press
ISSN: 1759-8273
SJR: 16

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Progressive social justice and responding to the crisis

Atkinson, A.B.

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/175982710X530516

Abstract: We may not be able to agree about where we would like to end up after the economic crisis, but we can surely agree on some elements of a socially just response to the recession. Applying the principle of 'progressive social justice', along the lines indicated by Amartya Sen (2009) in...
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Stress testing the UK welfare system for unemployment

Figari, Francesco, Salvatori, Andrea, Sutherland, Holly

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/175982710X530525

Abstract: This article examines the resilience (or otherwise) of the United Kingdom social protection system in the face of increasing unemployment. It explores the extent to which benefits protect the household incomes of unemployed people both in relative terms and in comparison with an...
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The US safety net, inequality and the Great Recession

Waddan, Alex

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/175982710X530534

Abstract: Since the mid-1970s, the United States (US) has experienced widening income and wealth inequality. Over the same period, moreover, the official poverty rate has not declined. These trends framed the socioeconomic environment as the US entered the Great Recession in 2008. This article...
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Social protection in times of crisis: experiences in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Hoelscher, Petra, Alexander, Gordon

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/175982710X530543

Abstract: The social impacts of the global economic crisis are only slowly beginning to be felt in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Many countries in the region have tried to protect social spending during the crisis. Some countries have adjusted or expanded the coverage, duration and levels of...
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Invisible impacts and lost opportunities: evidence of the global recession in developing countries

Hossain, Naomi, Fillaili, Rizki, Lubaale, Grace

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/175982710X530561

Abstract: The global economic recession hit developing country economies less hard than initially expected but, despite positive macroeconomic indicators, there are few reasons to feel optimistic about the impacts on poverty and wellbeing. Based on original research, this article outlines three...
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Devolution and social security: the anomaly of Northern Ireland

Birrell, Derek, Heenan, Deirdre

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/175982710X539030

Abstract: This paper evaluates and explains the complex relationship between the devolved government in Northern Ireland and social security law and practice. Unlike the situation in Scotland and Wales, social security in Northern Ireland is a devolved matter. This opens up the possibility of...
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The social impact of the crisis: is European Union monitoring working?

Jones, Sian

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/175982710X530570

Abstract: This article sets out to assess the effectiveness of current European Union (EU) assessments of the social impact of the economic crisis and builds on findings from a grassroots survey carried out by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) and its national anti-poverty nongovernmental...
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Social welfare law and the parallel legal aid service

Hynes, Steve

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/175982710X530598

Abstract: With challenging budget cuts ahead, this article looks back to the origins of civil legal aid and the long development of services that have advised and represented on social welfare law. It also considers recent attempts to join up services and the legacy inherited by the new coalition...
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Research Round-Up

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/1759827X530606

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Government Round-Up

2010 Journal of Poverty and Social Justice

doi:10.1332/175982710X530615

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