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Why Care and Inclusion Are Central to Climate Adaptation

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A green plant seedling pushing through cracked, dry earth, symbolising resilience in the face of climate stress.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of International and Comparative Social Policy by Christopher Taylor Brown. As the planet experiences another year of unprecedented climate-related hazards, the discourse on climate change is evolving. We are moving beyond the focus on mitigation — how to prevent climate change — to… Continue reading Why Care and Inclusion Are Central to Climate Adaptation

Why inheritance taxes remain controversial in Mexico

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Illustration of people standing on stacks of coins of different heights, representing wealth inequality and debates about inheritance taxation and redistribution.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of Social Policy by Raymundo M. Campos-Vazquez, Camilo A. Cepeda-Francese, Alice Krozer, and Aurora A. Ramírez-Álvarez. Inheritance taxes and inequality in Latin America Latin America has historically been one of the most unequal regions in the world, both in terms of income and… Continue reading Why inheritance taxes remain controversial in Mexico

Why Labour have every reason to loosen the purse strings

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London Underground platform edge with the words ‘Mind the gap’ painted beside a yellow safety line as a train passes.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of Social Policy by Elliott Johnson et al. The blog post is written by Elliott Johnson, Howard Reed, Anna Thew, and Matthew Johnson. Tax Reform and Economic Renewal: The Case for Basic Income Rachel Reeves describes the UK economy as being in its… Continue reading Why Labour have every reason to loosen the purse strings

Poverty is complex – should our policy responses be too? Moving beyond isolated policy solutions

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A couple sits with an advisor reviewing documents together, suggesting discussion of finances, housing or social support.

This blog post is based on an article published in Social Policy and Society by Heta Pöyliö. Poverty is a complex issue that requires expansive policy responses. In my recent study published in Social Policy and Society, I find that policies with different functions can work together to reduce the risk of poverty. Specifically, policy… Continue reading Poverty is complex – should our policy responses be too? Moving beyond isolated policy solutions

What are we really talking about when we use the term ‘food banks’?

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Basket filled with assorted food items including jars, pasta, oil, and packaged goods on a neutral background.

This blog post is based on an article published in the Journal of Social Policy by Maddy Sarah Power and Madeleine Baxter. Over the past 16 years food banks have come to represent much that is wrong and right about the UK: the cruelty of austerity initiated by the Coalition Government and the broader hollowing… Continue reading What are we really talking about when we use the term ‘food banks’?