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Single parents and employment in Europe

Short Statistical Report No. 3

by Kai Ruggeri, Chloe E. Bird

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This paper examines the key characteristics of single parents through descriptive and comparative perspectives. Our analyses suggest that the experiences and needs of single-parent households differ according to the age of both the parent and child, and that the vast majority of such households are single-mother households. The analysis shows that younger mothers and mothers with young children are the least-employed parent groups, and that this is exacerbated for single mothers. This is relevant to policy considerations, as the age composition of single-parent households also differs from nation to nation.

Table of Contents

  • Chapter One

    Context

  • Chapter Two

    Key characteristics of households in Europe

  • Chapter Three

    Single parents and employment

  • Chapter Four

    Conclusions and policy implications

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This research was commissioned by the European Commission Directorate General for Justice and Fundamental Rights. The study was jointly undertaken by RAND Europe and the University of Groningen.

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