The Speed Paradox in Crisis Policymaking: How Rapid Response May Undermine Public Trust and Policy Effectiveness

• In Event: COVID-19 and Public Policy

Brief Overview

How rapid policy responses can backfire—when governments move faster than citizens expect, speed can erode trust and perceived legitimacy.

Authors

• Jack M Mewhirter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Madison Taylor Lackey, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Dani McLaughlin, University of Kentucky

• Matthew J Uttermark, University of Florida

• Jason Barabas, Dartmouth College