Chudoba a materiální deprivace v zemích V4

This master's thesis focuses on the analysis of poverty, material and social deprivation rate in the Visegrad Group countries (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary). The aim of the thesis is to identify and compare the main trends in the development of poverty and deprivation in these countries, reveal the factors behind the differences among them, and place the results in a broader economic context, taking into account purchasing power parity and other macroeconomic indicators. The theoretical part defines the concepts of poverty, material and social deprivation, describes their measurement at the EU level, and outlines the historical and economic background of the Visegrad Group countries. The analysis is complemented by an interpretation of the results in the context of GDP or purchasing power parity of the individual countries. The final part of the thesis includes a prognostic assessment of the possible future development in the region, considering macroeconomic and demographic trends. The findings of this thesis may contribute to a deeper understanding of the social situation in the analysed countries and provide a basis for policymaking aimed at reducing social exclusion.