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November 20, 2025International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy

A double Matthew effect? Income and territorial inequalities in 0–2 ECEC uptake: Italy and Sweden compared

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CCClaudia ColombarolliNLNicola De LuigiGGGiovanni Amerigo Giuliani

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Analysis reveals disparities in early childhood education access in Italy and Sweden, suggesting universalism may weaken.

Key Points

  • Access to early childhood education and care is notably affected by income disparities in both countries, indicating a Matthew effect.
  • Financial support is essential for addressing barriers faced by poorer households, particularly in Italy.
  • Cross-sectional analysis highlights urban-rural divides impacting access in Italy more than in Sweden.
  • Findings suggest implications for policy development concerning early childhood education accessibility across different income levels.

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Colombarolli et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6924f07ac0ce034ddc34fe0fhttps://doi.org/10.1108/ijssp-07-2025-0474
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