The elasticity of the changes of behavior due to COVID-19
Using diary data in three sections before and after the declaration of the state of emergency
2020 Volume 19 Issue 3 Pages 311-317
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2020 Volume 19 Issue 3 Pages 311-317
The spread of COVID-19 has led to significant changes in people's behavior. Such life changes have elasticity, and it is important to understand the elasticity in order to think about the post-corona city. In this study, we focused on the time of the day when people engage in certain activities and identified the elasticity of the changes in behavior before the COVID-19 epidemic, during and after the declaration of a state of emergency. The results are as follows: 1) Travel by rail has decreased and car travel has increased; 2) Work hours have not changed much; 3) The increase in telecommuting may have led to more housekeeping and childcare activities during work hours.
