Segregation and the onset of COVID-19 in American cities

Francesco Andreoli, Vincenzo Prete and Claudio Zoli

Journal of Economic Studies, 2024, vol. 51, issue 9, 290-305

Abstract: Purpose - This 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/approach - Regression 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. Findings - One 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/value - Combines spatial data on COVID-19 cases and segregation; use of a new segregation measure; focus on early incidence of the pandemic and its drivers.

Keywords: Segregation; COVID-19; American community survey; R23; D63; D85 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1108/JES-01-2024-0016

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