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Child poverty

The Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) examines different dimensions of social disadvantage and analyses the impact of public policy. Our work covers, among others, the theme of Child poverty. Select a topic below to see related research, events and publications.

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Social policies and distributional outcomes in a changing Britain

What progress has been made in addressing social inequalities through social policies in 21st century Britain? Read more...
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Money matters: does money affect children's outcomes?

This study examines the evidence on whether household financial resources have a causal effect on children's health, cognitive and behavioural outcomes. Read more...
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Measuring child poverty

Published research about how child poverty is measured Read more...
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Multidimensional child poverty and disadvantage

The central objective of this project was to improve understanding of multidimensional poverty and disadvantage as experienced by children and young people in Britain. Read more...
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Needs and entitlements: How UK welfare reform affects larger families

Funded by the Nuffield Foundation, this research will enable better understanding of welfare reform's impact on larger families and contribute to the evidence base on the impact of separating benefit from need, for future social welfare policy. Read more...
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The impact of the Health in Pregnancy Grant

We are conducting original research on whether the Health in Pregnancy Grant was effective at reducing cases of low birthweight and prematurity - the two main health outcomes at stake. Read more...
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Policy review of child poverty solutions in selected countries

CASE has been commissioned by the Itla Children's Foundation in Finland to conduct a review of published international evidence on policies and programmes designed to reduce child poverty. Read more...