More than Shelter: The Effect of Rental Eviction Moratoria on Household Well-Being

We investigate the impact of the 2020 COVID-19 rental eviction moratoria on household well-being. Analysis of new panel data indicates that eviction moratoria reduced evictions and resulted in redirection of scarce household financial resources to immediate consumption needs, notably including food...

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Published inAEA papers and proceedings Vol. 112; pp. 308 - 312
Main Authors An, Xudong, Gabriel, Stuart A., Tzur-Ilan, Nitzan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2022
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Summary:We investigate the impact of the 2020 COVID-19 rental eviction moratoria on household well-being. Analysis of new panel data indicates that eviction moratoria reduced evictions and resulted in redirection of scarce household financial resources to immediate consumption needs, notably including food and grocery spending. We also find that eviction moratoria reduced household food insecurity and mental stress, with larger effects evidenced among African American households. Findings suggest broad salutary effects of eviction moratoria during a period of widespread virus and economic distress.
ISSN:2574-0768
2574-0776
DOI:10.1257/pandp.20221108