Are the self-employed really that poor? Income poverty and living standard among self-employed in Sweden
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Are the self-employed really that poor? Income poverty and living standard among self-employed in Sweden
Small enterprises are often highlighted by politicians as important engines of economic growth and job creation. However, previous research suggests that self-employment might not be equally beneficial for individuals in terms of their income compared to regular employment. Several studies have in fact found that the self-employed may face a substantially higher poverty risk than do regular emp...
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عنوان ژورنال: Society, Health & Vulnerability
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2002-1518
DOI: 10.3402/vgi.v6.26148