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Positioning a research agenda on the social economy: The new capitalist expansion and its impact on worker conditions in a changing South African agricultural setting
Ignatius Swart, Edward OrsmondThe purpose of this paper is to explore the theoretical and ideological foundations for a research agenda on the social economy in South Africa.
Growth elasticity of poverty: estimates from new data
Chakrangi Lenagala, Rati RamBy using the World Bank's new poverty data that are based on the most recent International Comparison Program report, this research aims to revisit the response of poverty rate to…
The profile of income‐poor children
Amélia Bastos, Carla Machado, José PassosChild poverty has become an important issue in social and political agendas. In Portugal, almost 25 per cent of children are at risk of poverty and the most vulnerable age group…
Self‐employment or paid employment as the first job: Evidence from Spain by nationality
Antonio Caparrós RuizThe aim of this paper is to offer new empirical evidence for Spain about the transition into self‐employment or paid employment of potential entrants to the labor market and their…
Economic impacts of ageing: an inter‐industry approach
Paula C. Albuquerque, João C. LopesThe purpose of this paper is to study the impact of the evolution of consumption patterns associated with ageing on the relative importance of industries in Portugal, quantifying…
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