The crisis for young people : generational inequalities in education, work, housing and welfare

Green, Andy

2018

Palgrave Macmillan

This book provides an original and challenging analysis of one of the most pressing social issues of our times: intergenerational inequality. Based on recent mixed-method research, it explores the extent and scope of generational divides through an up-to-date analysis of the changing opportunities for young people in Britain across different life domains. A central question addressed is whether current changes are best understood as growing inequalities within and across age groups, or whether we face a genuine intergenerational decline over the life course of this and future generations of youth. Andy Green’s controversial manifesto for intergenerational equity includes replacing higher education fees with a tax on graduates of all ages; the introduction of capital gains tax on sales of first homes; voting at 16, and a new charter of rights for private tenants.

Young adults -- Great Britain -- Social conditions

Young adults -- Great Britain -- Economic conditions

Young adults -- Economic conditions

English

978-3-319-58547-5

978-3-319-58546-8