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COVID-19's Effects on U.S. Schools, Vaccine Uptake, Small Businesses: RAND Weekly Recap | |
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2020-05-29 | |
发布年 | 2020 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 美国 |
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正文(英文) | This week we discuss insights from U.S. educators about COVID-19's effects on schools; what might prevent some Americans from getting a coronavirus vaccine—should one become available; helping small businesses survive; modeling the future of the pandemic; the potential economic benefits of job-sharing; and how a public option could affect health care costs and coverage. How COVID-19 Affected America's SchoolsIn April and May, RAND surveyed roughly 1,000 teachers and 1,000 principals as the pandemic rapidly transformed education in the United States. Their responses revealed insights into what supports educators need, how they're thinking about the fall, and more. Here are a few takeaways:
RAND researchers continue to work on building the evidence base about schooling amid COVID-19. Later this summer, we'll publish a series of short reports that examine important education topics in more detail. The Challenge of Vaccine UptakeIt's unclear when—or whether—a viable coronavirus vaccine will become available. But should that day come, the United States will grapple with a crucial question: Will the number of Americans who get the vaccine be high enough to establish herd immunity? RAND's Alina Palimaru and Marcus Dillistone of the Royal Society of Medicine explain how freedom of choice and anti-vaccination sentiment could lead some to reject immunization. Federal leadership and effective persuasion will be key to addressing this challenge. But legislative intervention for vaccine uptake may also be necessary, they say, “because sometimes choice kills.” What Small Businesses Need to SurviveAmerica's small business owners are facing many challenges during the pandemic. To learn more about their experiences, RAND researchers interviewed 21 entrepreneurs, including owners of restaurants, salons, and small retail shops. Their most common concern was paying fixed costs, such as rent, utilities, and insurance. Relaxing the rules of the new federal Paycheck Protection Program—which only forgives loans if 75 percent of money borrowed is used on payroll—may be one way to help business owners make these payments. Modeling the Future of COVID-19How do models that project COVID-19 cases and deaths work? What new types of models are needed now that states are reopening? And what should policymakers watch out for when using models? RAND researchers recently sat down to answer these questions and many more. They explained that no single model can show everything we need to know about COVID-19. Nonetheless, modeling provides data that can help inform the many difficult decisions facing policymakers today. Could Job-Sharing Help Workers and the Economy?More than 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits since the end of February. According to RAND's Jason Ward, job-sharing could be one way to reduce the economic damage. This approach aims to give employees enough hours and pay so that they're at least as financially well off as they would be if they received unemployment benefits. For example, instead of laying off one worker, an employer could opt to move two workers to part-time status. There are drawbacks to this approach, but there are also several reasons why some employers may give job-sharing a try. A Public Option: Potential Effects on Costs and CoverageA government-sponsored public health insurance option has been widely discussed as a way to expand coverage and make care more affordable. A new RAND study examines four different scenarios for implementing such a policy. The findings show that a public option could reduce premiums, potentially making them 10 to 27 percent lower than private plans. But on its own, a public option is unlikely to substantially increase the overall number of Americans who have coverage. Lower-income people are also less likely to benefit. Get Weekly Updates from RANDIf you enjoyed this weekly recap, consider subscribing to Policy Currents, our newsletter and podcast. |
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