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Primary school reopenings and parental work
Pierre-Loup Beauregard1, Marie Connolly2, Catherine Haeck2
1Vancouver School of Economics.
The Canadian Journal of Economics. Revue Canadienne D'Economique
|April 12, 2024
Summary
School reopenings positively impacted parental employment and work hours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Single mothers saw significant employment gains, especially when jobs couldn't be done remotely.
Area of Science:
- Economics
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated widespread school closures, significantly disrupting parental employment.
- Understanding the economic impact of school reopenings is crucial for post-pandemic recovery strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the impact of primary school reopenings on parental employment and work hours in Canada.
- To analyze differential effects across genders, household structures, and job types.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a triple-difference approach comparing parents of primary-school children in reopened versus closed regions.
- Incorporated parents of secondary-school children as an additional control group.
- Differentiated analysis by parental gender, household type (single vs. dual-parent), and job remote work capability.
Main Results:
- School reopenings led to a positive impact on employment and actual hours worked.
- Single mothers experienced an 18 percentage point increase in employment rates.
- Impacts were more pronounced for parents in jobs that could not be easily performed from home.
Conclusions:
- Primary school reopenings facilitated parental labor force participation during the pandemic.
- Targeted support for single mothers and essential workers may be beneficial during future disruptions.
- Policy considerations for school reopening should account for employment effects.
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