Segregation and the onset of COVID-19 in American cities-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Segregation and the onset of COVID-19 in American cities

Published:2024-07-23 Issue:9 Volume:51 Page:290-305
ISSN:0144-3585
Container-title:Journal of Economic Studies
language:en
Short-container-title:JES

Author:

Andreoli Francesco^ORCID,Prete Vincenzo,Zoli Claudio

Abstract

PurposeThis paper investigates one of the potential costs of rising segregation in American cities by evaluating empirically the extent at which ethnic-based segregation contributes to the onset and the speed of propagation of the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachRegression analysis based on matched data on early incidence of COVID-19 cases, segregation and covariates. Identification resorts on variations in segregation across MSAs and heterogeneity in the geography and timing of stay-at-home orders.FindingsOne cross-MSA standard deviation increase in segregation leads to a significant and robust rise of COVID-19 cases of 8.7 per 100,000 residents across urban counties.Originality/valueCombines spatial data on COVID-19 cases and segregation; use of a new segregation measure; focus on early incidence of the pandemic and its drivers.

Publisher

Emerald

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