The EU needs an independent public health authority to fight pandemics such as the COVID-19 crises
Centre for Economic Policy Research, London
CEPR - London
2020
European Union ; epidemic disease ; health
European Union
https://voxeu.org/article/eu-health-authority-fight-pandemics
English
"The response the COVID-19 pandemic has varied widely across the EU, member states following their own self-interests and limited coordination. This column argues that an independent public health agency could help overcome problems of collective action. "
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