By examining the United States, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany, researcher found that welfare systems play a significant role in whether children born into poverty will remain poor as adults.
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Significant Differences in How Poverty is Passed from Parents to Children Across Countries
When students perform poorly, support from parents and schools increases
When students perform poorly in school, both parents and schools increase their support—a pattern observed in 34 countries.
Three SOFI researchers receive grants from Forte
Max Thaning, Carina Mood and Adam Altmejd have been awarded research grants from Forte to study inequality, discrimination and young people's future prospects in Sweden.
Per Engzell awarded the 2024 Hans L. Zetterberg Prize
SOFI researcher Per Engzell has been awarded the 2024 Hans L. Zetterberg Prize for his groundbreaking research on social stratification.
SOFI Researcher Awarded Prestigious ERC Starting Grant
Dr. Cassandra Engeman from the Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) has been awarded the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant.
One in five labor immigrants lacks an income
A new study on labor immigration to Sweden shows that one in five immigrants from third countries lacks an income, despite having a work permit.