Poverty and inequality in the UK and internationally

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 Poverty and inequality in the UK and internationally. Select a topic below to see related research, events and publications.

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Material deprivation

The Department for Work and Pensions has commissioned CASE to conduct a review of the Households Below Average Income material deprivation measures and the questions in the Family Resources Survey which are used to derive these measures. Read more...

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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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Growing Inequalities' Impact (GINI) project

The project looked at the long-term impacts of inequalities on social, political, cultural and economic aspects of life. Read more...

Improving the evidence base for understanding the links between inequality and poverty

CASE is collaborating with the LSE's International Inequalities Institute to lead a three-year programme of research on the connections between inequality and poverty. This programme is funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Read more...