Multi-Level Systems in Times of Crisis

COVID-19 was not only a public health crisis but an economic and social crisis as well. Whilst health measures during the pandemic have been extensively analysed, however, economic and social responses have received far less scholarly attention. This book seeks to address this oversight by examining the implementation and performance of socio-economic measures adopted in six European multilevel systems. In order to support businesses, self-employed workers, families, and individuals, governments at different levels implemented a wide range of measures, which collectively formed an important part of crisis management during the pandemic. Drawing on evidence from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom, this book provides in-depth case studies on the design of these policies, as well as the effectiveness of implementation and results across central and regional governments. In doing so, it offers readers a better understanding of multilevel responses, challenges and good practices during times of crisis. The findings have important repercussions for future crisis management.