Social Inequalities caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic
This video will discuss the social impacts caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Adrian outlines the impacts we've all felt, but digs deeper and explains that it has been far from an equal impact across the country.
Overview
Covid-19 has had a devastating effect upon the poorest sections of society. The distributional impacts are highly asymmetric, with poorer families, most affected industrial sectors and low-paid employees suffering greatly. Sustained mitigation policies against these adverse impacts are urgent. This may come in the form of debt forgiveness or better access to funding for firms.
Key learning objectives:
What was the impact of Covid-19?
How has the impact of Covid-19 been unequal?
What policy interventions can be introduced to bolster growth and prosperity?
Summary
Expert
Adrian Pabst
Adrian is Deputy Director at the National Institute of Economic and Social Research. His research has a focus on political theory, the political economy and public policy.
Adrian read Economics at the University of Cambridge and then completed a Masters at the London School of Economics, before returning to Cambridge to undertake his PhD.
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