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100			_aZhand, L., Chen, K. and Zhao, Ji _927990
245			_aEvidence-based decision-making for a public health emergency in china: Easier said than done
260			_aAmerican Review of Public Administration
300			_a50(6-7), Aug-Oct, 2020: p.720-724
520			_aThis 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
650			_aEvidence-based decision-making, Public health policy, local government, COVID-19, China _925844
773			_aAmerican Review of Public Administration
906			_aPUBLIC HEALTH POLICY
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