Pandemics
Report
Care fit for carers
This report provides new evidence on the experience of the healthcare workforce during COVID-19 to date – from IPPR/YouGov polling of healthcare workers and the general public; an IPPR consultation; and from literature review.
Working paper
The socioeconomics of pandemics policy
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments around the world have provided a massive fiscal and monetary stimulus. While this policy is welcome in the short run, the author of this paper argues that it does not address the underlying problem in the medium and long run.
Discussion paper
Design principles for fiscal policy in a pandemic
This paper details key economic criteria to help assess the effectiveness of the future stimulus measures and structural support needed to recover from the COVID-19 economic crisis.
Fact sheet
Home learning and COVID-19: CSI response for students and parents/caregivers
All over Australia, students are studying and learning at home instead of in schools. This fact sheet focuses on our vulnerable young people and gives some guidance on relationships, adaptation and uncertainty.
Briefing paper
Monitoring wastewater to detect COVID-19
This paper responds to a request for advice on the feasibility of monitoring wastewater for early detection and monitoring of COVID-19 in the population.