Coronavirus Economy Five Months And Counting

Name*

First Name

Last Name

Phone*

Email*

Where do you live?*

What is your profession or line of work?

What is your race/ethnicity?

How has your spending changed as a result of the pandemic? Are you spending more or less on some items or services? What have been your biggest or most unexpected expenses?

How has your saving changed as a result of the pandemic? Are you trying to save more in anticipation of future needs, or because things you used to spend money on are unavailable (or just feel too risky)?

If you've received unemployment benefits during the pandemic, what have you used the funds for? And have your unemployment benefits changed? If so, how has that affected you or your family’s situation?

If you had to borrow money to cover expenses, whom did you borrow from?

If you've had to move because of the pandemic, describe why and under what circumstances?

If the pandemic has made you change your retirement plans, are you now considering retiring sooner or later than you would have? Describe your thinking.

If you have work, where are you doing it?

At home At another location

If at home, how long do you expect that to continue? What adjustments have you had to make to be productive at home?

If at home, is your Internet connection reliable and strong enough to accomplish your work? Do you have the right equipment (laptop, tablet, etc.)? If not, describe how you are coping?

If you are working away from home, are you working in an office or elsewhere? What steps is your employer taking to keep workers healthy? Please describe the biggest challenges in your current work situation.

If you are not currently working, are you looking for work?

Yes No

If you are looking for a new job, has the pandemic forced you to look for work outside your field or change careers? If so, what job are you hoping to get? Or are you planning to go back to school or get additional training? Describe your job-hunting strategy.

Do you have children?

Yes No

What are the ages of your children? Have they been at home and how long?

If your children are not in school, how has that affected your ability to work, your stress level, and how much time you spend making meals and doing housework? Do you have help taking care of the children? Please describe your situation.

Has school reopened, or is it reopening soon? How is the school's decision affecting your work?

Do you own a business?

Yes No

If yes, what kind?

If you had to close your business and have reopened, what percentage of customers has come back? Have you tried to bring workers back, and what happened when you did?

Have you had to offer discounts to lure customers? How have you adapted your business during the pandemic? And did reopening during a different season create issues?

How much has your income changed since before the pandemic? Has your work life changed -- your hours, for example?

If you borrowed money through the Paycheck Protection Program, did it help? If you had outstanding loans from before the pandemic, are you able to pay them back?

Has the pandemic forced you to close your business for good? If so, what will you do next?

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