In response to the record-breaking COVID19 recession, many governments have adopted unprecedented fiscal stimuli. While … spending, we document that the effects of government spending were stronger during the peak of the pandemic recession, but only …

In this study I examine the impact of fluctuations in the unemployment rate before high school graduation on … studies, but also find that the impact of the unemployment rate varies across the ability distribution. Using data from the … and not pursuing additional education. Exposure to a higher unemployment rate at age 17 is associated with higher …

The Italian Great Recession has a double-dip pattern. After the start of the global financial crisis, Italy experienced … a second serious recession in 2011 because of the sovereign debt crisis. The reaction of Italian governments was mild at …

the outbreak. Bounce-back in GDP growth is rapid, but output is still below pre-shock level five years later. Unemployment … female unemployment than male. The negative effects on GDP and unemployment are felt less in countries with larger first …