RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Knowing the goal: an inclusive economy that can address the public health challenges of our time
JF Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
JO J Epidemiol Community Health
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 1129
OP 1132
DO 10.1136/jech-2020-216070
VO 75
IS 11
A1 Deborah Shipton
A1 Shifa Sarica
A1 Neil Craig
A1 Gerry McCartney
A1 Srinivasa Vittal Katikireddi
A1 Graeme Roy
A1 Peter McGregor
A1 Graeme Scobie
YR 2021
UL http://jech.bmj.com/content/75/11/1129.abstract
AB Objective Inequality is deeply embedded in our economic structures—it is necessary to address these economic inequalities if we are to reduce health inequalities. An inclusive economic approach was conceptualised as a way to reduce these economic inequalities, although the attributes of this approach are unclear. Public health practitioners are increasingly asked to provide a health perspective on the economic recovery plans in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper aims to identify the attributes of an inclusive economy to enable the public health profession to influence an inclusive economic recovery.Approach We conducted a rapid review of grey and peer-reviewed literature to identify the attributes of an inclusive economy as currently defined in the literature.Attributes of an inclusive economy Twenty-two concepts were identified from 56 reports and articles. These were collapsed into four distinct attributes of an inclusive economy: (1) an economy that is designed to deliver inclusion and equity, (2) equitable distribution of the benefits from the economy (eg, assets, power, value), (3) equitable access to the resources needed to participate in the economy (eg, health, education), and (4) the economy operates within planetary boundaries.Conclusion As economies are (re)built following the COVID-19 pandemic, these attributes of an inclusive economy—based on the current literature—can be used to develop, and then monitor progress of, economic policy that will reduce health inequalities, improve health and mitigate against climate change.All data relevant to the study are included in the article or uploaded as supplementary information.