Luisa Cefalà
Content by Luisa Cefalà
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Publication - Policy Brief
Economic impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns: An examination of recoveries in Jordan
The unemployed share of the adult population in Jordan increased from 7% to 16% during the lockdown that lasted from 18th March to 15th April 2020. The unemployment share improved to 11% by September 2020, falling short of the pre-lockdown level. Wage earnings decreased by 42% of pre-pandemic baseline levels on average during lockdown. These partially recovered after...