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What has been the impact of digitalization and industrialization on poverty?
What has been the impact of digitalization and industrialization on poverty?
- Decreased poverty, but it is increasing again, especially due to COVID-19 (correct)
- Has had no significant impact on poverty levels
- Exacerbated poverty levels globally
- Led to a gradual but consistent reduction in poverty
Which region has the highest poverty level?
Which region has the highest poverty level?
- North America
- Europe
- Sub-Saharan Africa (correct)
- East Asia
What is the key driver of poverty impact according to the text?
What is the key driver of poverty impact according to the text?
- Agriculture (correct)
- Digitalization
- Industrialization
- Global warming
How has COVID-19 affected GDP according to the text?
How has COVID-19 affected GDP according to the text?
What has been the trend in inequalities over time according to the text?
What has been the trend in inequalities over time according to the text?
What is the impact of climate change on economic inequality according to the text?
What is the impact of climate change on economic inequality according to the text?
What was the year when the WAO Act for Long Term Disability was introduced in the Netherlands?
What was the year when the WAO Act for Long Term Disability was introduced in the Netherlands?
In which year did a certain prime minister in the Netherlands initiate a shift from public to private responsibilities for long-term disability benefits?
In which year did a certain prime minister in the Netherlands initiate a shift from public to private responsibilities for long-term disability benefits?
What are the criteria set by the EU for the Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD) to be mandatory for employers?
What are the criteria set by the EU for the Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD) to be mandatory for employers?
What does the CSRD require employers to disclose?
What does the CSRD require employers to disclose?
What is one of the challenges mentioned for the future labor market in Europe?
What is one of the challenges mentioned for the future labor market in Europe?
What is emphasized as a potential solution for maintaining welfare in the future labor market?
What is emphasized as a potential solution for maintaining welfare in the future labor market?
What is cited as a benefit of a hybrid model for long-term disability benefits?
What is cited as a benefit of a hybrid model for long-term disability benefits?
What does the text mention as a reason to invest in all employees?
What does the text mention as a reason to invest in all employees?
What is the main focus of SDG 1.5?
What is the main focus of SDG 1.5?
What does SDG 8.5 aim to achieve?
What does SDG 8.5 aim to achieve?
What is the primary concern addressed in SDG 8.8?
What is the primary concern addressed in SDG 8.8?
What are some of the causes contributing to changes in the labor market mentioned in the text?
What are some of the causes contributing to changes in the labor market mentioned in the text?
What has been a significant impact on employment relationships as mentioned in the text?
What has been a significant impact on employment relationships as mentioned in the text?
What is one of the trends observed in the labor market mentioned in the text?
What is one of the trends observed in the labor market mentioned in the text?
What is one example of tasks being transferred from producers to users mentioned in the text?
What is one example of tasks being transferred from producers to users mentioned in the text?
What is one effect of demographic developments on the labor market according to the text?
What is one effect of demographic developments on the labor market according to the text?
What is one impact of global warming on the labor market as stated in the text?
What is one impact of global warming on the labor market as stated in the text?
What has been a significant impact of digitization on jobs according to the text?
What has been a significant impact of digitization on jobs according to the text?
Study Notes
Impact of Economic Inequality, Climate Change, and COVID-19 on Global Poverty and Welfare Systems
- Age pyramid shifting, leading to changing demand and competition for workers
- Outcomes: big opportunities for tech-driven and skilled workers, but less for low-skilled workers
- Tension in society due to inequality, with the government tasked with redistribution
- Digitalization and industrialization have decreased poverty, but it is increasing again, especially due to COVID-19
- Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest poverty level, while East Asia has significantly lower levels
- Unemployment percentages are similar across continents, but poverty is about having a decent job
- Inequalities have diminished over time, but GDP per capita differences between high-income and low-income countries have increased
- Housing, unemployment, labor market, and family benefits have increased in many countries post-war, but the first 40% in many high-income countries have very little means
- Poor people are more impacted by natural disasters and emerging markets are exposed to recent crises, leading to an increase in poverty
- Agriculture is a key driver of poverty impact, and global warming could worsen health and productivity
- Climate change has a non-linear impact on economic inequality, with hot countries suffering more
- COVID-19 has had a large negative effect on GDP, leading to long-term impacts on debt, unemployment, household income, and health
Source: Diffenbauch and Burke's paper on the impact of climate change on economic inequality, and Sanchez et al.'s paper on the effect of COVID-19 on income and the tax-benefit system in Belgium, Italy, Spain, and the UK
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Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1.5, 8.5, and 8.8 that focus on resilience of the poor, reducing exposure to climate-related situations, and promoting full and productive employment with decent work for all. Understand the developments in the labour market and the central role of resilience of the poor in the course, as well as the changing work chances and pace of change.
