Economists from Azim Premji University analyze economic impact of the COVID-19 lockdown, suggest policy responses, and the ways to finance
Category: COVID-19
DUET: Expand to include social protection for informal workers
Commenting on Jean Drèze’s DUET proposal, Rakshita Swamy and Amit Basole highlight its simple design as its strength and propose a more comprehensive approach that also includes social protection for informal workers.
What the numbers don’t tell us: Looking beyond standard measures of employment during an economic lockdown
In the context of unique circumstances like the pandemic-induced economic lockdown, standard employment metrics do not convey the full extent of employment distress. Supplementing reported activity status with other metrics such as earnings as well as hours worked will provide a better understanding of the extent and nature of work participation in the economy.