China versus the US in the Pandemic Crisis: Governance and Politics Confronting Systemic Challenges

Main author: Lo, Dic
Other authors: Shi, Yuning
Format: Journal Article           
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institution SOAS, University of London
collection SOAS Research Online
language English
language_search English
topic H Social Sciences (General)
description Because of its peculiar nature as a systemic challenge, the control of the COVID-19 crisis requires strong and rapid actions. It appears that China has employed a “tough model” whereas the erratic measures of the US have formed a “loose model”. This paper seeks to characterize and assess the two models from the perspective of the governance structures and the corrective capabilities of the two different political establishments. The exposition draws on the framework of “exit, voice, and loyalty” developed by Albert Hirschman, and rejects the hegemonic ideology of the “liberal democracy versus authoritarianism” dichotomy.
format Journal Article
author Lo, Dic
author_facet Lo, Dic
Shi, Yuning
authorStr Lo, Dic
author_letter Lo, Dic
author2 Shi, Yuning
author2Str Shi, Yuning
title China versus the US in the Pandemic Crisis: Governance and Politics Confronting Systemic Challenges
publisher Taylor and Francis
publishDate 2021
url https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/33528/