The Impact of the Crisis on Earnings and Income Distribution in the EU

39 Pages Posted: 29 Jan 2013

Date Written: February 16, 2012

Abstract

Although the economic crisis that started in 2008 hit all EU member states hard, the impact of the crisis on employment, unemployment, earnings and inequality varied considerably. This paper analyses the variation in the consequences of the crisis among the member states of the EU. First, it discusses some theoretical views on the impact of the crisis on earnings and income distribution. Next, it gives a concise overview of empirical studies, based on data from previous business cycles.

Keywords: income distribution, income, economic recession, labour market, EU countries

Suggested Citation

De Beer, Paul, The Impact of the Crisis on Earnings and Income Distribution in the EU (February 16, 2012). ETUI Working Paper 2012.01, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2208419 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2208419

Paul De Beer (Contact Author)

University of Amsterdam ( email )

Spui 21
Amsterdam, 1018 WB
Netherlands

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