Original scientific paper
THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL TRANSFERS IN REDUCING POVERTY IN CROATIA
Predrag Bejaković
Abstract
The current social protection system in Croatia is a
mix of old and new programs that are continuously
being reformed in response to changing social needs
and opportunities to provide social transfers or services
more efficiently. In the paper after introduction
remarks, theoretical framework on social transfers is
provided. Economic growth and poverty indicators
are explained in Section 2, while Section 3 is dedicated
to the trend of total social costs in Croatia. International
comparisons and analysis of social transfer
efficiency in Croatia are given in Section 4. Section 5
is devoted to conclusion and recommendations with
priority of better adjustment of social transfers towards
most vulnerable groups.
Keywords
social transfer; poverty; Croatia
Hrčak ID:
133123
URI
Publication date:
1.12.2013.
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