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Poverty in Transition Economies: 14
Author(s): Sandra Hutton (Editor), Gerry Redmond
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: 23 Mar. 2000
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415215501
- ISBN-13: 9780415215503
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘A book with definite strengths and which has much to offer both to researchers wanting background data for their own work and for students studying transitional nations.’ – Social Policy
About the Author
Sandra Hutton, Gerry Redmond
