Policy document
December 12th 2014

The benefits of tackling worklessness and low pay

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is a British social policy research and development charity, that funds a UK-wide research and development programme. It seeks to understand the root causes of social problems, to identify ways of overcoming them, and to show how social needs can be met in practice. JRF works by funding research and taking forward the lessons learned, engaging with policy-makers and practitioners to develop better solutions. It is politically leftist but non-partisan and independent from all UK political parties.
Paul Bivand and Dave Simmonds
This research shows how increasing employment and wages can boost the economy, both locally and nationally

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Topics in this document

Living wage Cost–benefit analysis Universal Credit National Insurance Tax credit Employment Economy Human activities Politics Public sphere Government Fiscal multiplier Poverty reduction Tax Unemployment Poverty Welfare Department for Work and Pensions Jobcentre Plus Housing Benefit Government finances Social policy Employment and Support Allowance Public finance Finance Public policy Business Working poor HM Revenue and Customs Working Tax Credit

Related SDGs

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 1: No Poverty

Target 1.2

Reduce at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions

Target 1.3

Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Target 8.5

Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

Related COFOG Divisions

4: Economic Affairs 4.1: General Economic, Commercial, and Labour Affairs 10: Social Protection 10.5: Unemployment

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