On average, women comprise a smaller share of deaths from Covid-19, At the same time, women face a higher risk of exposure to the Covid-19 virus, due to the fact that they constitute the majority of health care and essential workers. Is the gender difference in Covid-19 deaths across countries and US States related to gender differences in work patterns?
Panellists:
Renée Adams, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Matthias Doepke, Northwestern University and CEPR
Michèle Tertilt, University of Mannheim and CEPR
Moderator:
Tim Phillips, CEPR
Recorded 20th May 2020
