Financial independence and gender equality : joining the dots between income, wealth and power

This report presents evidence on gender inequalities in financial independence in the EU, with a particular focus on how financial independence has been defined and measured. It summarises the available data (and its limitations) and explores different methodologies and approaches for estimating key dimensions of financial independence (income, wealth, power and control) from a gender equality perspective. In addition, the report presents evidence on the impact of tax-benefit systems in EU Member States on gender inequalities in financial independence and explores consequences associated with financial dependence, including economic violence.