Discrimination and Health Outcomes in England's Black Communities amid the Cost-of-Living Crisis: Evaluating the Role of Inflation and Bank Rates

Nick Drydakis

No 17341, IZA Discussion Papers from Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)

Abstract: This study utilised longitudinal data from Black History Month events in London from 2021 to 2023. Novel findings revealed that increased inflation and Bank Rates, related to the cost-of-living crisis, were associated with greater discrimination and deteriorations in both general and mental health for Black individuals. Moreover, it was found that during the cost-of-living crisis period, i.e., 2022-2023, discrimination was more adversely related to general and mental health deterioration compared to the period before the cost-of-living crisis, i.e., 2021. In addition, women, non-native individuals, non-heterosexual individuals, the unemployed, economically inactive individuals, those with lower educational attainment, and older individuals experienced higher levels of discrimination and reduced general and mental health compared to reference groups. The findings of the study contribute to the literature by demonstrating the intertwined associations of macroeconomic deteriorations and discrimination with the health of the Black community, and its subgroup differences, providing a basis for targeted policies.

Keywords: cost-of-living crisis; discrimination; mental health; health; Black community; inflation rate; bank rate (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E31 E32 E43 I14 J15 J71 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 31 pages
Date: 2024-10
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Published - published online in: Ethnic and Racial Studies , 23 October 2024

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