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The nature, existence and persistence of poverty in contemporary society

The distribution of poverty, wealth and income between different social groups

Responses and solutions to poverty by the state and by private, voluntary and informal welfare providers in contemporary society

Organisation and control of the labour process, including the division of labour, the role of technology, skill and de-skilling

The significance of work and worklessness for people’s lives and life chances, including the effects of globalisation