Education in Mathematics and the Spread of COVID-19

Joshua Ping Ang; Tim Murray

doi:10.1057/s41302-021-00200-z

Education in Mathematics and the Spread of COVID-19

Joshua Ping Ang
, Tim Murray

Economics

Rogers State University
Virginia Military Institute

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	571-589
Number of pages	19
Journal	Eastern Economic Journal
Volume	47
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1057/s41302-021-00200-z
State	Published - Oct 1 2021

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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COVID-19
Education
Mathematics

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