Changes to tax and benefits systems and cuts in public sector wages have led to significant reductions in the level of real household incomes, putting a heavy strain on the living standards of low income households.
Maksu- ja hüvitissüsteemide muudatused ja avaliku sektori palgakärped on oluliselt vähendanud leibkondade reaalset sissetulekut ning tõsiselt halvendanud madala sissetulekuga leibkondade elatustaset.