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Policy for temporary crisis or sustained structural change in an age of disasters, crises, and pandemics
Polityka publiczna wobec tymczasowego kryzysu lub trwałej zmiany strukturalnej w dobie katastrof, kryzysów i pandemii
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Abstract This paper employs cases to discuss the impact of information, disinformation, and the evolution of scientific data as part of public health policy development in the COVID-19 pandemic. The two areas of policy development center on (1) risk and public health precautions (e.g., mask mandates, cleanin... view more
This paper employs cases to discuss the impact of information, disinformation, and the evolution of scientific data as part of public health policy development in the COVID-19 pandemic. The two areas of policy development center on (1) risk and public health precautions (e.g., mask mandates, cleaning protocols, and social distancing) and (2) risk and economic/travel policy (e.g., regional economic shutdown, travel restrictions, border closures). Key to the analysis is the understanding of social risk production and public trust in institutions and individuals within those institutions that craft emergency, interim, and long-lasting public policy. The paper concludes with recommendations for enhancing public trust in government institutions and the management of risks during times of disasters, crises, and pandemics.... view less
Keywords
public health; health policy; prophylaxis; risk management
Classification
Health Policy
Free Keywords
COVID-19; critical incidents; disasters; public policy; risk society
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 9-27
Journal
Studia z Polityki Publicznej / Public Policy Studies, 9 (2022) 3
ISSN
2719-7131
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed