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Gender differences in COVID-19 related attitudes and behavior: Evidence from a panel survey in eight OECD countries. NBER Working Paper 27359. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research.

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Using data from two waves of a survey conducted in March and April 2020 in eight OECD countries, the authors found that women are more likely to see COVID-19 as a very serious health problem. The gender differences in attitudes and behaviours were significant in all countries and remained robust after controlling for various sociodemographic, employment and behavioural factors. These results carry important public policy implications since the behavioural changes needed to prevent COVID-19 diffusion, such as reduced mobility or wearing masks, might be the “new normal.”

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