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Measuring performance of countries to face COVID-19 threat and the role of low population and high level of healthcare expenditure to mitigate negative effects

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  • Mario COCCIA

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This study evaluates how countries with lower population density and higher healthcare spending performed in mitigating the effects of COVID-19. It uses comparative indicators to assess national responses and outcomes.

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  • Mario COCCIA, 2021. "Measuring performance of countries to face COVID-19 threat and the role of low population and high level of healthcare expenditure to mitigate negative effects," Journal of Social and Administrative Sciences, EconSciences Journals, vol. 8(4), pages 131-146, December.
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    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
    • H51 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Government Expenditures and Health
    • O57 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Comparative Studies of Countries

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