Abstract

This article reviews evidence from historical crisis episodes from four geographical regions to identify patterns in how economic crises shape dimensions of child wellbeing. The analysis is motivated by a concern to identify possible policy lessons of relevance to the 2007‐ financial crisis and its impacts on children and their caregivers. We conclude that while broad counter‐cyclical economic and social policy responses are key to minimising vulnerability in both the short and longer terms, unless such responses are informed by an understanding of age‐ and gender‐specific vulnerabilities they are unlikely to adequately address the multi‐dimensionality of children's crisis experiences. This is especially the case with child protection and mental and emotional well‐being deficits.

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