Economic output has begun a recovery everywhere, but employment and wages have not
Most people want to protect social spending, even where support for reducing fiscal gaps is strong
Employment perspectives of youth and low-skilled deteriorated sharply during the crisis
Public-sector jobs were often more secure despite consolidation efforts
Very large increases in the number of workless households are a major test for social policies
Recessions widen income gaps, and recoveries often fail to close them
Growing numbers of people feel they cannot afford food
Crisis exposure and policy shape key social outcomes
Social spending keeps rising in real terms, but has stabilised as a share of GDP
Social spending increased least in countries most affected by the crisis