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Political Orientation and Policy Compliance: Evidence from COVID-19 Mobility Patterns in Korea

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  • Kim Sungjin

    (School of Economics, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea)

  • Yang Hee-Seung

    (School of Economics, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

This study investigates the significant factor influencing widespread non-compliance with COVID-19 preventive measures in Seoul, Korea, through the analysis of spatial mobility data: the disparity between government communications and health policies, alongside the role of political orientation. The study reveals that political messages regarding quarantine success downplayed the severity of the virus, consequently hindering policy compliance during the major waves of COVID-19 in 2020–2021. Individuals with high institutional trust align their mobility behavior with the government’s messaging, increasing social activities. Additional channels come from the area’s occupation and industry characteristics, particularly in sectors with limited remote work availability.

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  • Kim Sungjin & Yang Hee-Seung, 2025. "Political Orientation and Policy Compliance: Evidence from COVID-19 Mobility Patterns in Korea," The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, De Gruyter, vol. 25(3), pages 625-664.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:bejeap:v:25:y:2025:i:3:p:625-664:n:1002
    DOI: 10.1515/bejeap-2024-0079
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    JEL classification:

    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
    • O18 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis; Housing; Infrastructure
    • J08 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - General - - - Labor Economics Policies
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior

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