A Recovery for All: Rethinking Socio-Economic Policies for Children and Poor Households

Abstract

The world’s financial and economic crisis has taken a toll on children and poor households. High food and commodity prices, unemployment and austerity measures have aggravated persistent inequalities and contributed to a substantial rise in hunger and social tensions. Now, more than ever, investments for the world’s poor are needed to recover lost ground in pursuit of development objectives. This book describes the social impacts of the crisis, policy responses to date and United Nations alternative proposals for ‘A Recovery for All.’

Keywords: economic crisis, social impacts, austerity measures, food security, unemployment, social protection, recovery policies

JEL Classification: H00, I30, F02