Social protection during the economic crisis: How do changes to benefits systems affect children?

doi:10.7249/RR555

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DOI	10.7249/RR555
报告编号	RR-555-EC
	Social protection during the economic crisis: How do changes to benefits systems affect children?
	Barbara Janta; Marie-Louise Henham
	2014
出版年	2014
页数	20
语种	英语
国家	美国
出版者	RAND Corporation
领域	资源环境
英文摘要	Children are more likely to be at risk of poverty and social exclusion than adults, the European Commission concluded in its 2013 recommendation ‘Investing in Children: breaking the cycle of disadvantage'. The economic crisis and its widespread effects have increased poverty and social exclusion risks, notably through cuts in public spending leading to underinvestment in child-focused policies. However, authorities increasingly realise that the austerity measures affecting the expenditure on early intervention and preventive policies may result in greater public spending in the future. As a result, new initiatives have been launched, focusing on implementing cost-effective measures to improve childcare services, education, and health care, and designed to help tackle unemployment and housing issues. All these elements are crucial for improving the well-being of children and families, as well as for promoting stability. A handful of European countries have proceeded with measures to mitigate the impact of economic crisis on children and families. Austria, Germany, France, and Italy have put in place new cash allowances, increased tax credit/breaks, childcare provision, and increased parental leave. Such initiatives aim to sustain and increase effective support for vulnerable members of society, who tend to be hit hardest by economic crises.
英文关键词	European Union Children and Families Child Welfare Financial Decision Making Poverty
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来源平台	Rand Corporation
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文献类型	科技报告
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/3957
专题	资源环境科学
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Barbara Janta,Marie-Louise Henham. Social protection during the economic crisis: How do changes to benefits systems affect children?:RAND Corporation,2014.