Gender Aspects of the Effects of the Economic Downturn and Financial Crisis on Welfare Systems

Studie 15-02-2013

This study explores the impact on women of the economic and financial crisis of 2007/8 and 2009/10, in terms of social welfare systems across the EU. It reviews EU level statistics and provides six in depth case studies of EU Member States, which explore the gender impacts of reforms introduced as a result of the crisis.