In-work poverty is one of the most paradoxical phenomena of the modern labour market. Even though they have jobs, millions of Europeans are unable to secure a decent standard of living. This highlights deep-rooted social and economic structural issues, including low wages, unstable employment, fragmented social protection and a segmented labour market. Do these structural factors determine the prevalence of in-work poverty in different European Union countries? Which have the greatest impact on the risk of in-work poverty? This study aims to assess the main structural factors that influence the risk of in-work poverty in EU countries, and to identify the most effective policy interventions for reducing poverty.
Project results:
The study will identify structural factors that influence the risk of poverty in different socioeconomic environments. It will be based on a review of country-specific policies and multidimensional analysis methods, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. In addition, a student will be actively involved in the study, participating in all stages of the research and developing critical and analytical thinking, as well as practical research skills.
Period of project implementation: 2025-10-01 - 2026-04-30
Project coordinator: Kaunas University of Technology
