From The Washington Post November 19, 2020 Konstantin Sonin, Austin Wright & Jesse Driscoll Professor Konstantin SoninHarris Public Policy Professor Konstantin Sonin, Assistant Professor Austin Wright, and Visiting Professor Jesse Driscoll authored an Op-Ed featured in The Washington Post discussing whether stimulus checks incentivize people to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic and what this implies for policy decisions. "Indeed, as counties received more stimulus funds, their residents were more willing to stay home," the authors write. "When they did head out, people in counties where most had received stimulus checks traveled less than people in counties where most checks had not yet arrived." Assistant Professor Austin WrightIn addition, the authors state, "Our data suggests that coupling targeted federal relief with stay-at-home orders could bolster individual economic security — and that this has public health implications." Full coverage is available at The Washington Post. Upcoming Events More events Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 23, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States Campus Visit Wed., April 24, 2024 | 12:20 PM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60487 United States Climate Capital & Sustainable Solutions: Diverse Perspectives on Funding the Climate Crisis Wed., April 24, 2024 | 6:30 PM St. Bartholomew's Church 325 Park Ave. New York, NY 10022 United States
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