Table 3.
Magnitude of Avoidance Behaviors and CGE Modeling Method.
| Avoidance Behavior | GTAP CGE Modeling Linkage | Impacts on the GTAP Sector(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Staying home from work | Labor force productivity impact | −4.58% |
| Keeping children from school (education sector impact) | Reduced demand in Education sector | −1.59% |
| Reduction of in-person school attendance (caregiver impact) | Labor force impact | −2.71% |
| Avoiding medical professionals | Demand reduction in Human Health and Social Work sector | −29.16% |
| Reducing shopping | Demand reduction in Wholesale and Retail Trade sector | −5.85% |
| Avoiding local leisure activities | Demand reduction in Recreation & Other Services sector | −21.17% |
| Avoiding dining out | Demand reduction in Accommodation, Food and Service Activities sector | −26.50% |
| Avoiding public transportation | Demand reduction in Land Transport and Transport via Pipelines sector | −4.21% |
| Canceling air travel | Demand reduction in Air Transport sector | −57.48% |
| Demand reduction in Accommodation, Food and Service Activities sector | −9.67% |