Education in Mathematics and the Spread of COVID-19

被引：4
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作者：
Ang, Joshua Ping [1 ]
Murray, Tim [2 ]
机构：
[1] Rogers State Univ, Dept Business, 1701 W Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK 72018 USA
[2] Virginia Mil Inst, Dept Econ & Business, 345 Scott Shipp Hall, Lexington, VA 24450 USA
来源：
EASTERN ECONOMIC JOURNAL | 2021年 / 47卷 / 04期
关键词：
COVID-19; Education; Mathematics;
D O I：
10.1057/s41302-021-00200-z
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
We investigate the effect of standardized mathematics scores for young adults on the number of COVID-19 cases in the USA. We find that a one-grade-level increase in test scores led to a decrease in COVID-19 cases 30, 60, and 90 days after the first case in each county. Our findings suggest that if states and localities implement policies that increase the level of education and comprehension of mathematics at the K-12 level, that people may be better prepared to find and interpret information in a future public health crisis.
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页码：571 / 589
页数：19
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