Did Unemployment Benefits Discourage Returning to Work During COVID-19?
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Richmond Fed economists Andreas Hornstein and Marios Karabarbounis discuss their research on unemployment insurance (UI), most recently on the disincentive effects of the substantial expansion of UI benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full transcript and related links: https://www.richmondfed.org/podcasts/speaking_of_the_economy/2024/speaking_2024_02_07_unemp_insurance
Did Unemployment Benefits Discourage Returning to Work During COVID-19?