Work from Home before and after the COVID-19 Outbreak

A-Tier
Journal: American Economic Journal: Macroeconomics
Year: 2023
Volume: 15
Issue: 4
Pages: 1-39

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Based on novel survey data, we document a persistent rise in work from home (WFH) over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using theory and direct survey evidence, we argue that three-quarters of this increase reflects the adoption of new work arrangements that will likely be permanent for many workers. A quantitative model matched to survey data predicts that twice as many workers will WFH full-time postpandemic compared to prepandemic, and that one in every five instead of seven workdays will be WFH. These model predictions are consistent with survey evidence on workers' own expectations about WFH in the future.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:aea:aejmac:v:15:y:2023:i:4:p:1-39
Journal Field
Macro
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-24