Since the recent economic downturn may reduce top incomes, it need not result in an unambiguous further increase in overall inequality. Yet, groups who were already disadvantaged before the economic crisis are typically more likely to see their incomes deteriorate further (OECD, 2011c, Immervoll and Peichl, 2011). In addition, expenditure cuts implemented in countries that seek to reduce spending levels can significantly erode the redistributive capacity of government budgets. This paper asks if, and to what extent, government redistribution policies have slowed or accelerated the trend towards greater income disparities between people living in “non-elderly” households.