This article for Prospect magazine discusses the impact of the recession on rich and poor, young and old, and asks if we really are all in it together.
Authors
Jonathan Cribb
Associate Director
Jonathan is an Associate Director and Head of Retirement, Savings and Ageing sector, focusing on pensions, savings and later-life economic activity.
Andrew Hood
Comment details
- Publisher
- Prospect Magazine
Suggested citation
Cribb, J and Hood, A. (2014). Young adults in their 20s have been the worst hit by the recession [Comment] Prospect Magazine. Available at: https://ifs.org.uk/articles/young-adults-their-20s-have-been-worst-hit-recession (accessed: 19 March 2024).
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