Poverty impact of fiscal consolidation measures

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The fiscal consolidation measures taken by the new Federal and Regional (Flemish) governments are criticised by the opposition, trade unions and social NGOs for widening the gap between low-income households on the one hand and middle and high-income households on the other hand.

Authors: Wouter Schepers & Ides Nicaise

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