Vaccination: The Germans are working on an incentive of 500 euros against the background of the Delta mutation

At least 85% of the population should be vaccinated to prevent a fourth pandemic in the fall, according to the Robert Koch Epidemiological Institute. H German Nora Schech, a professor of political economy at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, considers it necessary, on the basis of systematic studies, to provide financial incentives to the population in order to quickly achieve this ambitious goal, as reported by Deutsche Welle.

“Vaccination is a hassle,” he said in an interview with DLF Radio. A kind of compensation is therefore needed. The ifo economic institute estimates the value of vaccination for society at 1,500 euros, while those who are vaccinated are not rewarded. That must change. “

Same treatment for everyone

However, the German economist also referred to specific amounts: “Studies show us that already from an amount of 100 euros we are approaching the target of 80%. For a long time I considered the amount enough. THE Delta mutation but it is spreading so fast that more should be offered to the world, ie an amount of around 500 euros. Based on our studies, this is the only way we will reach a percentage of 90%.

The professor of Political Economy believes that those who have already received the vaccine should receive the gift of about 500 euros: “We do not want to inadvertently give incentives to those who choose to wait for the amounts to increase. I do not think we should look at money at this stage. We know that the vaccinations will continue, there will be a third dose. “It would be good for people to be sure from the start that everyone gets the same treatment whenever they get the vaccine.”