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A tale of two pandemics: economic inequality and support for containment measures in Peru
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Abstract Research suggests that the coronavirus pandemic disproportionately affected poor communities. However, relatively little is known about how this differential impact affected support for, and compliance with, COVID-19 lockdown policies. This article examines the relationship between socioeconomic ine... view more
Research suggests that the coronavirus pandemic disproportionately affected poor communities. However, relatively little is known about how this differential impact affected support for, and compliance with, COVID-19 lockdown policies. This article examines the relationship between socioeconomic inequalities and public opinion towards COVID-19 containment measures in Peru. Despite the strict quarantine measures adopted by the government of Peru, the country struggled to contain the spread of the disease. We designed and implemented a nationally representative survey in Peru and found that economically vulnerable sectors are more likely to oppose the quarantine and are more likely to defy the stay-at-home recommendations to leave home and go to work. Our contribution highlights that poor citizens' housing and economic conditions can explain why the poor are more likely to react negatively to COVID-19 lockdown policies.... view less
Keywords
income; private household; Latin America; Peru; social inequality; public opinion; subsistence level; household income; epidemic; contagious disease; socioeconomic position
Classification
Health Policy
Macrosociology, Analysis of Whole Societies
Free Keywords
Ausgangssperre; COVID-19; ; Einkommen der privaten Haushalte
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 358-375
Journal
Journal of Politics in Latin America, 13 (2021) 3
Issue topic
COVID-19 and politics in Latin America
ISSN
1868-4890
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed