Economic insecurity
Alternative labels
Financial insecurity
Economic precarity
Economic precariousness
Journal article
Wage policy and justice in Aotearoa New Zealand: young adults' perspectives
Young people are often framed as being underrepresented and/or insufficiently considered in decision-making processes, including public policy. To help remedy the lack of youth voices in New Zealand government policy, the authors of this article present the first results from the 'What Is Your Stand?' research project. The article presents and discusses the results specifically...
Report
It’s the economy (and housing), stupid: views of Australians on the economy and the housing market in January 2024
This paper summarises recent public opinion data on views on the economy, as well as experience and views on the housing market. It is based on data from the January 2024 ANUpoll, as well as historic ANUpoll data, and shows that compared to almost any time during the pandemic or immediately beforehand, Australians are more...
Research Summary
Artists as workers: a summary and response by Creative Australia
The work of artists is a rich resource that generates extensive public value – culturally, socially and economically. This report is Creative Australia’s summary of and response to 'Artists as workers: an economic study of professional artists in Australia'.
Report
‘It’s a lifeline’: A long-term approach to improving home energy support programs for households facing vulnerability
Energy Efficiency Services, such as that offered by Uniting Vic.Tas, work with individuals and families on low-incomes and those experiencing energy hardship. This research project sought to understand the benefits and gaps of the Uniting Energy Support Service to determine ‘what works’ and what actions are needed to address the drivers and effects of energy...
Report
Parallel lives: regionally rebalancing wealth, power and opportunity
This report and recommendations are rooted in citizen conversations that IPPR researchers held across England over the past year. Far from attempting to cover all aspects of regional inequality, the report instead seeks to represent the views of the citizens the researchers spoke to on what they thought would make the most difference in their...