Coronavirus is pushing people into poverty – but temporary basic income can stop this
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Coronavirus is pushing people into poverty – but temporary basic income can stop this
Eduardo Ortiz-Juarez, King's College London
The rapid spread of COVID-19 across developing countries has led to a devastating loss of life and livelihoods. The pandemic is having both immediate economic effects and long-lasting consequences on development. This is because developing economies are less able to handle shocks than advanced ones.
Around 80% of workers in developing countries are engaged in tasks...
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