In this paper, I contend that the uncertainty faced by policy-makers in the COVID-19 pandemic goes beyond the one modelled in standard decision theory. A philosophical analysis of the nature of this uncertainty could suggest some principles to guide policy-making.

Making policy decisions under plural uncertainty: responding to the COVID-19 pandemic

Ongaro, Malvina
2021-01-01

Abstract

In this paper, I contend that the uncertainty faced by policy-makers in the COVID-19 pandemic goes beyond the one modelled in standard decision theory. A philosophical analysis of the nature of this uncertainty could suggest some principles to guide policy-making.
2021
Decision-making
Policy-making
Uncertainty
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