Goal of global vaccine distribution and equity seen in symbols of syringe and globe on wood grain background with copy space.

2022 | Ferdinand Geissler, Felix Hartmann, Macartan Humphreys, Heike Klüver and Johannes Giesecke

Public support for the global distribution of COVID vaccines

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was significant global inequality in the distribution of vaccines. In a survey experiment with over 10,000 participants in Germany, we show that the majority reject this inequality and support considerable financial contributions to provide vaccines in other countries. However, these contributions still fall short of the amounts needed for a successful global vaccination campaign.

The support is primarily motivated by concern for the well-being of the global population, while material considerations, such as the risk of ongoing health threats, also play a role. Strategic considerations, in which Germany would rely on contributions from other countries, are less relevant. Information campaigns highlighting global health risks can further strengthen public support.

Photo: Florence-Joseph McGinn / Shutterstock / Goal of global vaccine distribution and equity seen in symbols of syringe and globe on wood grain background with copy space

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