Booth School of Business

Why the pandemic hits Black, Hispanic household finances harder

UChicago economists: Racial wealth gap drives disparate responses to income shocks

To reopen cities during pandemic, focus on neighborhoods

Chicago Booth research explores alternative to city-wide business sector shutdowns

Will coronavirus-related job losses eventually return?

Chicago Booth scholar estimates 42% of pandemic-related layoffs could be permanent

During pandemic, states could save lives by sharing ventilators

Chicago Booth scholar: Federal government should direct ventilators to places most in need

Coronavirus pandemic has harmed lower-income workers the most

Survey: Over 57% of women making less than $30,000 have lost income due to COVID-19

Plans to reopen economy must consider childcare obligations

Childcare needs could affect nearly one-third of U.S. households, economists say

Federal small business loan program could still fall short of requests

Chicago Booth scholars: Paycheck Protection Program requests could total $730 billion