By Members' Research Service / December 4, 2014

Poverty risk, inequality and social exclusion

Updated on 22 January 2016 Written by Eulalia Claros, Verena Kern The distribution of poverty, inequality and social exclusion varies…

At-risk-of-poverty rate and social exclusion benefits

Updated on 22 January 2016

Written by Eulalia Claros, Verena Kern

The distribution of poverty, inequality and social exclusion varies significantly across EU Member States. Based on 2013 data, this infographic shows who is at risk, how equally disposable income is distributed,and how much EU countries spend on specific measures to combat poverty and social exclusion.

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Categories: Economic and Social Policies, PUBLICATIONS Tags: At a glance, employment, employment and social affairs, equality, Eulalia Claros, infographics, poverty, social benefits, social exclusion, Verena Kern

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