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University of Melbourne

Does Poverty in Childhood Beget Poverty in Adulthood in Australia?

University of Melbourne via YouTube

Overview

Explore the intergenerational transmission of poverty in Australia through this 50-minute colloquium presented by the University of Melbourne. Delve into the findings of the first study from the Melbourne Institute Breaking Down Barriers report series, supported by the Paul Ramsay Foundation. Examine the relationship between childhood income-based disadvantage and poverty in early adulthood, focusing on the extent and structure of this phenomenon. Gain insights into wealth distribution, disadvantage in childhood, and the distinctions between relative and absolute poverty. Engage with the comprehensive analysis, which covers introduction, background, results, summary, further considerations, and concluding remarks, providing a thorough understanding of poverty's cyclical nature in the Australian context.

Syllabus

Introduction
Background
Results
Wealth distribution
Disadvantage in childhood
Summary
Further considerations
Relative poverty vs absolute poverty
Discussion
Conclusion

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The University of Melbourne

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