Zhand, L., Chen, K. and Zhao, Ji <br/><br/>
Evidence-based decision-making for a public health emergency in china: Easier said than done 

 - American Review of Public Administration   
 - 50(6-7), Aug-Oct, 2020: p.720-724 
<br/><br/> This article aims to argue that evidence-based decision-making for a public health emergency is “easier said than done” reflected on COVID-19 response in China. For the local government, the behavioral pattern is prone to blame-avoiding instead of making decision following scientific evidence and experts’ advice. However, such behavior is not based on completely subjective judgment but a rational choice for the local government. Some consequences associated with China’s response to COVID-19 reveals an inflexible administrative system. Therefore, China’s governance reform should focus on empowering local governments with more flexibility and resilience, which enables lo 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Evidence-based decision-making, Public health policy, local government, COVID-19, China