The overall aim of this third edition is to continue the work of previous editions, by enabling
readers to enhance their understanding of the dynamics of contemporary social inequality …

While several studies have examined the link between economic downturns and child
maltreatment, the evidence linking economic downturns to child maltreatment is not …

Social stratifications in youth wellbeing are a concern for social policy. Using data from the
Gallup World Poll (2009–2022), we examined time trends and income differences in youth …

The majority of American families lack the savings necessary to overcome an unexpected
financial shock. Sherraden's financial capability framework–objective financial knowledge …

The 2008 global economic crisis heightened social inequality and drastically reduced equal
opportunities for many people. It had negative consequences for social regulation in many …

Income inequality is widespread in human society and has important implications for human
behavior. People's perception of the environment bridges income inequality and individual …

Abstract Both Canada and the United States are considered liberal welfare states, yet exhibit
notable differences in income poverty attributed to social policy. While a more generous …

Parents have faced difficult decisions regarding their children's educational plans
throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on the findings of an original survey of parents …

Building off the success of the federal earned income tax credit (EITC), states have
developed earned income credits to supplement the incomes of the working poor. In 2016, a …

Several socio-economic policies initiated by various governments in Nigeria have failed to
curb the evil effects of social equality risks (SIR). Lagos State being the country's commercial …