Variation and Evolution in Social Constructions: Analyzing Temporal Changes in Beliefs on Experts and Expertise During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• In Event: Expertise and the Policy Process

Brief Overview

This paper traces gubernatorial and expert constructions of expertise during the COVID-19 vaccine administration period to understand the use of experts throughout the policy process and the evolution of expertise construction therein.

Authors

• Ryan J. Lofaro, Georgia Southern University

• Arjola Balilaj, Jacksonville State University

• Alka Sapat, Florida Atlantic University