August 19, 2025Open Access

No one-size-fits-all solution. Effects of social policies on in-work poverty.

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Minimum wages help reduce low-wage risks but have minimal impact on in-work poverty for most households, highlighting the necessity of contextual understanding.
Strict employment protection legislation negatively affects in-work poverty across most household types, supporting higher earnings overall.
Unemployment benefits effectively reduce in-work poverty mainly among couple households, while low-earner benefits significantly aid single parents.
The varying effects of policies imply that a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective in tackling in-work poverty across different contexts.

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Analysis reveals varying effects of social policies on in-work poverty across different household types, suggesting tailored approaches are needed.

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Analysis reveals varying effects of social policies on in-work poverty across different household types, suggesting tailored approaches are needed.