Structural Patterns and Dynamics of Household Financial Fragility

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This chapter analyses long-term structural changes in household financial conditions across Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries from 2000 to 2023, with particular attention to the evolution of financial fragility and resilience under repeated economic shocks. Using harmonised Eurostat data for eleven countries, the chapter examines four core dimensions of household finances: expenditure burdens on basic necessities, household debt dynamics, saving capacity, and subjective financial well-being. It documents substantial convergence in living standards following European Union integration, alongside persistent cross-country disparities in vulnerability and resilience. The empirical analysis demonstrates how major shocks – including the global financial crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent geopolitical disruptions – have reshaped household balance sheets, consumption patterns, and perceived financial security. To integrate these diverse dimensions, the chapter develops a composite indicator of household financial resilience and applies cluster and similarity analysis to identify distinct national trajectories over time. The findings reveal that financial resilience is dynamic rather than path-dependent, with policy choices playing a decisive role in shaping outcomes. Overall, the chapter provides a comprehensive empirical framework for understanding how macroeconomic transformations translate into household-level financial stability and vulnerability in CEE.

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