What Role Did Unemployment Benefits Play During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented levels of unemployment globally. In response, many governments expanded their unemployment benefits programs. These benefits were critical in enabling people to adhere to public health measures such as social distancing and quarantine, thereby reducing the spread of the virus. Epidemiological models have suggested that without these benefits, the public health impact of the pandemic could have been far worse.
