social problems

Does income inequality cause health and social problems?

This report provides an independent review of the evidence about the impact of inequality, paying particular attention to the evidence and arguments put forward in 'The Spirit Level' by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett (2009). Report published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in October 2011.

Response to the Scottish Government Finance Committee Inquiry to consider and report on how public spending can best be focussed over the longer term on trying to prevent, rather than deal with, negative social outcomes

Joseph Rowntree Foundation's response to the Finance Committee’s call for evidence on public spending aimed at preventing negative social outcomes.