Surging energy prices in Europe and Central Asia, a culture shift for U.S. labor, and socioeconomic effects of long COVID for Latinos.
| The socioeconomic consequences of COVID-19 for Latino families Long COVID is currently impacting a fourth of Latino families across the country. Gabriel R. Sanchez, Noreen M. Sugrue, and Adrián A. Pedroza explain the toll of the pandemic on Latinos in America and recommend some policy priorities to help those suffering from these symptoms. Read more To hear more from the authors, check out their event from yesterday where they discussed their findings and policy proposals. |
| Why America needs more men working in health care and education “We need a culture shift so that certain jobs stop being seen as no-go zones for men. This means tackling the stigma faced by many men who do choose these roles as effeminate, or as professional failures. Women have had to break down gender stereotypes to enter male professions; men will have to do the same for female-dominated [health, education, administration, and literacy] jobs,” argues Richard Reeves. Read in TIME |
| How to help people in Europe and Central Asia pay their energy bills In Europe and Central Asia (ECA), the crisis of surging energy prices threatens to push numerous households into extreme poverty and make it impossible for many people to keep their homes warm. The World Bank’s Nithin Umapathi calls for ECA countries to mobilize scalable, targeted energy assistance that provides adequate coverage for their populations. Read more |
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