Which countries performed better in the COVID-19 pandemic? Lessons from and for governments

Hiroaki Masuhara and Kei Hosoya

Journal of Policy Modeling, 2026, vol. 48, issue 1, 89-106

Abstract: This study reviewed the COVID-19-related performance of OECD countries as well as Singapore and Taiwan in terms of deaths, vaccination status, production, consumption, and mobility from the early part of the pandemic to the end of 2022. We observe that permanent control of deaths was difficult to achieve, and even when deaths were reduced temporarily, many countries experienced a decline in consumption and/or production. Nevertheless, Norway in particular is a successful example in terms of balancing deaths, production, and consumption. Finally, we discuss policy implications based on economic preferences.

Keywords: COVID-19; Mobility; Vaccination; Economic activity; Economic preferences (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpolmod.2025.05.008

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