It is therefore, for one thing, important to alleviate social hardships with an appropriate transfer system. For another, education is key so that as many people as possible are able to beneﬁt from the opportunities afforded by open markets as well as new technologies. 2.3 Education At the same time, education is a further area that has been severely affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Most countries have temporarily closed schools and other educational establishments. At the peak, UNESCO data show 90% of all school pupils being affected worldwide. [8] Even brief school closures can impair the acquisition of knowledge and the development of cognitive skills. [9] Furthermore, learning less can also mean a lower income later on – for an entire lifetime.