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Regional Disparity of Covid-19 Infections: An Investigation using State Level Indian Data

Basu, P.; Mazumder, R.

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R. Mazumder



Abstract

Using the state level panel data for India, we establish that Covid infections are clustered in more urbanized, and prosperous states. Poverty lowers cases showing evidence of herd immunity of poor which stands in sharp contrast with the developed part of the world. Our dynamic panel regression results indicate that Covid infections are persistent across states and unlocking has aggravated the infections. We also find that richer and more urbanised states with better health infrastructure and governance perform more tests. The policy lesson from this exercise is that the authorities should monitor immunization and Covid protocols in densely populated urban areas.

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Basu, P., & Mazumder, R. (2021). Regional Disparity of Covid-19 Infections: An Investigation using State Level Indian Data. Indian Economic Review, 56(1), 215-232. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41775-021-00113-w

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 8, 2021
Online Publication Date May 27, 2021
Publication Date 2021-06
Deposit Date May 5, 2021
Publicly Available Date Jan 11, 2023
Journal Indian economic review.
Print ISSN 0019-4670
Electronic ISSN 2520-1778
Publisher Springer
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 56
Issue 1
Pages 215-232
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s41775-021-00113-w
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1276138

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