Income and Inequality

Income inequality is the extent to which income is distributed unevenly in a group of people. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the relationship between income and health. Low income affects what people can buy and can bring on stress, which risks harming their mental and physical health. Poor health limits opportunities for good work and future employment prospects. People's income has been affected by Covid-19 in a range of ways, with some groups affected more than others. Policy choices made in response to the pandemic and recovery have consequences not only for the econmy, but also for the nation's health.