Assets, Savings and Wealth, and Poverty: A Review of Evidence. Final Report to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

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Uri
Date Issued
2014-07
Date Available
2015-02-12T15:16:10Z
Abstract
This review examines the evidence on the extent to which savings, assets and wealth can provide a safety net against unexpected expenses or drops in income. It also looks at whether holding assets changes people's thinking and whether they become more responsible and forward-looking.
Type of Material
Technical Report
Publisher
Personal Finance Research Centre
Subjects

Asset-based welfare

Savings

Poverty

Review of evidence

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Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
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