Economics

Changes in mobility and socioeconomic conditions during the COVID-19 outbreak

M. Dueñas, M. Campi, et al.

This research by Marco Dueñas, Mercedes Campi, and Luis E. Olmos explores how COVID-19 containment measures altered mobility in Bogotá, revealing that socioeconomic factors significantly influenced responses to lockdown. High-income groups saw greater drops in mobility compared to lower-income populations, highlighting the complexities of urban mobility in times of crisis.

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Abstract

This paper analyzes mobility changes in Bogotá, Colombia following the implementation of COVID-19 containment measures. It characterizes the mobility network before and during the pandemic (January-July 2020), observing a general mobility reduction but persistent overall connectivity. A gravity model assesses the effect of socioeconomic conditions on mobility flows, revealing that responses to lockdown policies depend on socioeconomic status. Higher socioeconomic groups showed higher pre-pandemic mobility and greater reductions during lockdown, while lower socioeconomic groups experienced less mobility reduction. Policy implications are discussed.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Apr 22, 2021

Authors

Marco Dueñas, Mercedes Campi, Luis E. Olmos

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