Poverty, inequality and policy since 1997
This study examines the impact of policy on poverty and inequality in Britain since 1997
This research shows what effect policies introduced since 1997 have had on reducing poverty and inequality. It offers a considered assessment of impacts over a decade:
- How did policies change, before 1997 and since then?
- What evidence is there of impacts on key outcomes?
- What gaps or problems remain or emerged?
The study covers a range of subjects, including public attitudes to poverty and inequality, children and early years, education, health, employment, pensions, and migrants. It measures the extent of progress and also considers future direction and pressures, particularly in the light of recession and an ageing society.
The research draws on extensive analysis of policy documents, analysis by government departments and research bodies, published statistics and evaluations, analysis of large-scale datasets, micro-simulation modelling and a long-running qualitative study with residents of low-income neighbourhoods.
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