The short‐term economic consequences of COVID‐19: Occupation tasks and mental health in Canada

ABSTRACT: Abstract In this paper, we study the effect of COVID‐19 on the labour market and reported mental health of Canadians. To better understand the effect of the pandemic on the labour market, we build indexes for whether workers: (i) are relatively more exposed to disease, (ii) work in proximity to co‐workers, (iii) are essential workers and (iv) can easily work remotely. Our estimates suggest that the impact of COVID‐19 was significantly more severe for workers that work in proximity to co‐workers and those more exposed to disease who are not in the health sector, while the effects are less severe for essential workers and workers that can work remotely. Last, using the Canadian Perspective Survey Series, we observe that reported mental health is significantly lower among some of the most aff

SUBMITTER: Beland L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9111645 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature