Economic insecurity and material deprivation: Coping strategies among couple families with and without small children in Europe (by Raffaele Grotti)

Background: Families in Europe are increasingly exposed to economic insecurity, which may heighten their risk of material deprivation. Coping strategies – typically involving employment by family members – may help mitigate such risks. However, the ability to adopt such strategies and their effectiveness may depend on the welfare context and the presence of small children, an aspect that remains under-investigated. Objective: This paper examines the role of the female partner’s employment as a c