Federalism and the Response to COVID-19: A Comparative Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the weaknesses of public health and governance systems in many countries. This book compares policy approaches and planning adopted by federal governments to combat the health emergency and its socio-economic consequences. It includes twenty-four case studies from around the world and examines responses to the crisis, its fiscal impact, and management. The authors highlight deficiencies in planning, tensions between state and local governments, politicization of the crisis, and challenges in generating political consensus. They also explore effective approaches to foster greater cooperation and learning for multi-level, polycentric innovation in pandemic governance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the inadequacies of existing public health and governance structures in most countries. This comprehensive book offers a comparative analysis of policy approaches and planning adopted by federal governments worldwide to combat the health emergency and address the socio-economic consequences of the pandemic.

Featuring twenty-four case studies from across the globe, the book critically examines responses to the public health crisis, its fiscal impact, and management, as well as decision-making and collaboration between different levels of government in countries worldwide. It explores measures taken to contain the pandemic and responsibly regulate and manage the health, socio-economic welfare, employment, and education of its people. The authors highlight the deficiencies in planning, tensions between state and local governments, politicization of the crisis, and the challenges of generating political consensus. They also examine effective approaches used to foster greater cooperation and learning for multi-level, polycentric innovation in pandemic governance.

As one of the first books on federalism and approaches to the COVID-19 pandemic, this volume serves as an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers in comparative federalism, comparative politics, development studies, political science, public policy and governance, health and wellbeing, and political sociology. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by federal governments in responding to global health emergencies and fosters a deeper understanding of the role of federalism in shaping pandemic governance.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032169873