Browsing The Economic and Social Review, Vol. 20, No. 4, July 1989 by Title

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  • Evaluating social-welfare expenditures - how well does the system perform in reducing poverty 

    Callan, T; Nolan, B (Economic & Social Studies, Dublin, 1989)
    The results of the ESRI Survey of Income Distribution, Poverty and Usage of State services are used to assess the success of the Irish social welfare system in alleviating poverty. About 10 per cent of persons are found ...

  • Measuring poverty in ireland - a reply 

    Callan, T; Hannan, DF; Nolan, B; Whelan, BJ (Economic & Social Studies, Dublin, 1989)
    Dr Barrett's comments on our recent report on Poverty and the Social Welfare System in Ireland (1988) provide a welcome opportunity to deal with some of the points which have been raised in reaction to that report. While ...

  • Measuring poverty in ireland - an assessment of recent studies 

    Barrett, Sean D. (Economic & Social Studies, Dublin, 1989)
    The economic debate preceding the Irish Budget in 1989 was dominated by claims that one-third of the population lives in poverty. The Combat Poverty Agency (CPA)/ESRI study (September, 1988) was cited in support of the ...

  • Measuring trends in poverty over time - some robust results for Ireland 1980-87 

    Nolan, B; Callan, T (Economic & Social Studies, Dublin, 1989)
    The trend in poverty in Ireland between 1980 and 1987 is analysed, using the 1980 Household Budget Survey and the ESRI 1987 Survey of Income, Distribution, Poverty and Usage of State Services. In addition to the number ...

  • The measurement and alleviation of poverty - a review of some issues 

    Geary, P.T. (Economic & Social Studies, Dublin, 1989)
    Some aspects of the recent literature on poverty are reviewed. Although the issues of definition and measurement have been studied in depth the summary measures most widely used in policy discussion remain flawed. They ...