Yazar: Herwig Immervoll

Economic events such as the recent global economic crisis can have substantial effects on the distribution of resources at the individual and household levels. Identification of appropriate and timel …

Social protection systems are intended to support households in financial difficulties, a role that has been underlined during the recent Great Recession in many countries around the world. This volu …

Pension systems in Europe and Central Asia are facing unprecedented challenges. While many of the countries in the region have undertakenreforms when their economies encounter diffi cult times, these …

Experts examine the dynamics of poverty and inequality in Latin America and policies to address them using new tools and data.High inequality in incomes and assets and persistent poverty continue to …