LibGuides: IDS 144: Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 (Loefgren): Poverty/Income/Wealth

Poverty/Income/Wealth Topics

If you're interested in how poverty, income, and/or wealth is impacted by COVID-19, you might consider exploring the connections between the pandemic and:

Cultural and religious discrimination
Demographic factors (e.g. age, gender, race/ethnicity, etc.)
Employment opportunities
Homelessness
Income distribution
Lack of education
Overpopulation
Unemployment

These are just a few examples - consider what you have discussed in class and what issues you are most interested in.

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Economic Indicators
Provides quick access to economic data on employment, prices, international trade, production, and more compiled by U.S. federal agencies.
OECD Stat Extracts
OECD.stat includes data and metadata for 34 member countries and selected non-member economies. This data covers a wide range of topics, including the economy, health, the environment, and information technology.
RFE: Resources for Economists on the Internet
A selective guide to web resources sponsored by the American Economic Association.
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
From the Department of Commerce. Offers regional, national, and international economic data. Includes working papers, surveys of current business, and interactive data tables.
World Bank: Global Economic Prospects
These reports, produced by the World Bank, examine global economic developments and prospects, with a special focus on emerging market and developing economies.

IDS 144: Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 (Loefgren): Poverty/Income/Wealth

Poverty/Income/Wealth Topics

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