Poverty in Transition Economies

Inbunden, Engelska, 2000

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This study addresses the experience of, and responses to poverty in a range of transition economies including Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Slovenia, Uzbekistan, Romania, Albania and Macedonia. It covers topics such as the definition of poverty lines and the measurement of poverty; the role of income-in-kind in supporting families; homelessness and destitution; housing; the design, targeting and administration of welfare; and personal responses to economic transition.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2000-03-23
Mått152 x 229 x 23 mm
Vikt544 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieRoutledge Studies of Societies in Transition
Antal sidor320
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780415215503

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