With much of U.S. staying at home, how many jobs can be done remotely?
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 07:10
in Mathematics & Economics
Evaluating the economic impact of "social distancing" measures taken to arrest the spread of COVID-19 raises a number of fundamental questions about the modern economy: How many jobs can be performed at home? What share of total wages are paid to such jobs? How does the scope for working from home vary across cities or industries?