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How to manage covid-19 and other pandemics: without undermining our economies and our freedoms

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Abstract

This compelling book critically examines the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic, in particular by challenging the efficiency of lockdown measures. Morris Altman, Hannah Altman and Louise Lamontagne highlight the negative economic, social and psychological impacts of these measures, while proposing alternative strategies for pandemic management.

Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationCheltenham
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Number of pages170
ISBN (Electronic)9781802204438, 9781035394203
ISBN (Print)9781802204421
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 3 Feb 2026

Keywords

  • Covid-19
  • Public policy
  • Lockdown vs nuanced policy
  • Democratic Governance and transparency
  • Evidence-based analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
  • General Psychology
  • General Business,Management and Accounting
  • General Social Sciences

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