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Epidemic disease and the state: Is there a tradeoff between public health and liberty?

Author: Mark Koyama

Published in: Public Choice | Issue 1-2/2023

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Abstract

The article delves into the complex relationship between epidemic disease and the state, focusing on the historical evolution of public health policies and their impact on liberty. It explores how the response to epidemics, such as the Black Death and Covid-19, has shaped modern states and the tradeoffs between public health and individual freedoms. The text highlights the role of scientific knowledge, government policies, and societal factors in managing epidemics, offering insights into the political economy of public health interventions. It also discusses the long-term benefits of freedom in fostering medical innovation and improving public health outcomes.
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Title
Epidemic disease and the state: Is there a tradeoff between public health and liberty?
Author
Mark Koyama
Publication date
27-11-2021
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Public Choice / Issue 1-2/2023
Print ISSN: 0048-5829
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7101
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11127-021-00944-4

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