From Urban Institute Update <[email protected]>
Subject What a COVID-19 recession looks like
Date March 19, 2020 7:02 PM
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The Urban Institute continues to cover how the coronavirus is affecting communities as new policies unfold in response to the pandemic.
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The COVID-19 recession will be different
A “service sector recession” could cut much deeper than normal downturns—and it may be less responsive to traditional policy remedies.

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Macroeconomic policy in the time of COVID-19
Four basic strategies should guide the nation’s policy response toward the nexus between public health and the US economy.

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Podcast episode: How can we address housing insecurity during the pandemic?
In the first of a series of podcast episodes on how the pandemic will affect vulnerable populations, Urban researchers discuss how the pandemic affects those experiencing homelessness, those on the edge of becoming homeless, and what policymakers can do to help.

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Health philanthropy will play a critical role in responding to COVID-19
Faith Mitchell explains how philanthropy can help address key vulnerabilities and support the health and recovery of our communities in the short and long term, as it did during the September 11, 2001, response.

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COVID-19 treatment costs could hit some Medicare beneficiaries with high out-of-pocket expenses
Without policy action, Medicare beneficiaries who contract COVID-19 would face not only serious health risks but also substantial financial risks, especially those without supplemental coverage.

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Six ways to protect public assistance during the coronavirus outbreak
A few key policy changes could protect access to public assistance for those already receiving it, help people applying for new benefits, and scale up assistance if the need grows substantially.

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Keeping people housed in the face of the pandemic
Congress passed and the president signed emergency response legislation that includes funds for sick leave, family medical leave, unemployment, and food aid, but notably left out was any assistance for renters and people experiencing homelessness.

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More COVID-19 coverage from the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center:


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Using the EITC to help fight an economic slowdown

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Why the coronavirus made me postpone my Pi Day Party

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Six reasons why Trump&rsquo;s plan to delay tax filing won&rsquo;t help the coronavirus economy

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These proposed tax breaks would be a terrible response to the coronavirus

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Don&rsquo;t expect cash payments to boost the economy

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If we give cash to boost the coronavirus economy, let&rsquo;s tax it
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