The Rise of Inequality and Poverty in Germany During the Pandemic: False Alarm?

Abstract Recent data from EU-SILC and Destatis seemed to indicate a dramatic increase in German inequality and poverty in the pandemic year 2020. But Destatis had changed its data collection method. Based on several studies, it is likely that the actual rise has been much weaker while the previous d...

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Main Author: Michael Dauderstädt
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Published: Sciendo 2022-01-01
Series:Wirtschaftsdienst
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10273-022-3096-5
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title The Rise of Inequality and Poverty in Germany During the Pandemic: False Alarm?
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title_fullStr The Rise of Inequality and Poverty in Germany During the Pandemic: False Alarm?
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