Many countries have introduced targeted support measures, not least for the unemployed (eligibility and duration of unemployment benefits). Such measures have probably mitigated the impact of higher unemployment on income inequality. This raises the question whether a temporary increase in inequality is best addressed by temporary measures, or whether the permanent framework policy settings are adequate. The OECD income distribution and poverty data do not cover the period after 2008 and work on this topic could only be undertaken in a few years.