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But the economic consequences of public-health measures – such as indefinite business closures and lockdowns – will be borne disproportionately by less economically secure groups, including low-income earners, hourly workers, and those who cannot work remotely.

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For the overwhelming majority of informal workers, remote work is not an option during lockdowns, and relief efforts that operate through formal employment channels are of little or no help.

Equally pervasive is the effect of lockdowns and closures on childcare.

The surge in remote work during the pandemic has shown what is possible with today’s technologies, and the challenges faced by many parents during lockdowns have underscored how important basic childcare is for the broader economy.

The US and the global economy are in the deepest contraction since the Great Depression, owing to lockdowns to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed.

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