Poverty in Italy

Poverty in Italy
Author: Saraceno, Chiara
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2020-09-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1447352211

Three experienced Italian sociologists explore the structural and cultural dimensions of poverty in their country. Comparing Italy’s regime with other European countries, they consider the interplay of conditions in the labour market, the family and welfare arrangements as causes of poverty. This in-depth analysis explores how forced familialism, unbalanced gender arrangements, territorial cleavages and sluggish growth have rendered Italy vulnerable to financial crisis. As old risks of poverty have worsened, new risks have emerged and children, the working poor and migrants have become the ‘new poor’. Combining theoretical and empirical tools, this is a topical fresh take on the understanding of poverty in Italy that is even more crucial considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Poverty in Italy

Poverty in Italy
Author: Chiara Saraceno
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2020-09-02
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1447352238

Three experienced Italian sociologists explore the structural and cultural dimensions of poverty in their country. Comparing Italy’s regime with other European countries, they consider the interplay of conditions in the labour market, the family and welfare arrangements as causes of poverty. This in-depth analysis explores how forced familialism, unbalanced gender arrangements, territorial cleavages and sluggish growth have rendered Italy vulnerable to financial crisis. As old risks of poverty have worsened, new risks have emerged and children, the working poor and migrants have become the ‘new poor’. Combining theoretical and empirical tools, this is a topical fresh take on the understanding of poverty in Italy that is even more crucial considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patronage, Power and Poverty in Southern Italy

Patronage, Power and Poverty in Southern Italy
Author: Judith Chubb
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1982
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780521236379

This book examines the Italy of the 1980s, which represents an unparalleled example of dualistic development - deeply divided between North and South.

Educational Poverty in Italy

Educational Poverty in Italy
Author: Michela Carlana
Publisher: EGEA spa
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2024-02-16T00:00:00+01:00
Genre: Education
ISBN: 8823887615

Educational poverty is one of the greatest challenges of our times, in several countries around the world. Despite the growing number of children and youth enrolled in primary and secondary schools, learning outcomes remain alarmingly low, particularly for those in vulnerable and underprivileged communities, facing obstacles to accessing quality education. This may be due to several factors such as limited resources, conflicts, gender inequality, and discrimination. In this book, we present the work carried out by the Laboratory of Effective Anti-Poverty Policies at Bocconi University (LEAP). Through our projects, we offer scientific evidence that measures the impact of innovative policies and best practices aimed at enhancing education quality. Using rigorous quantitative methods and sophisticated experimental protocols, we provide policymakers with scientific and pragmatic insights into what works and what doesn’t, helping them design efficient and effective solutions. By sharing results and interventions, we encourage dialogue, debate, and the development of policies to ensure that the potential of all children, regardless of background or social position, is realized.

Estimates of Poverty in Italy in 1975

Estimates of Poverty in Italy in 1975
Author: Wilfred Beckerman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1978
Genre: Italy
ISBN:

Draft working paper on the evaluation of poverty in Italy in 1975, based on household survey results and consumption patterns of low income families - constitutes part of a WEP research project on income distribution and employment, and includes comparative data on the poverty line in the UK. References and statistical tables.

Measuring Wellbeing

Measuring Wellbeing
Author: Giovanni Vecchi
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 673
Release: 2017
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0199944598

Nutrition -- Height -- Health -- Child labour -- Education -- Migration -- Income -- Inequality -- Poverty -- Wealth -- Vulnerability -- Human development -- Household budgets -- Cost of living

The Italian Social Protection System

The Italian Social Protection System
Author: Ms.Francesca Utili
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 51
Release: 1998-05-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1451849567

Italy’s system of social protection has come under criticism for being fragmented and excessively skewed toward pensioners and “insiders.” After setting up a consolidated presentation of the social security accounts, this paper provides an empirical assessment of the effectiveness of the welfare system, relying on a survey of households’ incomes and wealth. It concludes that, owing to ill-designed targeting mechanisms, less than a quarter of total spending on the welfare instruments under review accrues to families whose own resources fall short of the poverty line. The paper then proposes a new means-testing formula.