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Politics & Government

Technocratic Expertise vs. Democratic Responsiveness in Crisis Governance

Quick fact

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments made public-health decisions through expert committees rather than parliamentary debate, leading to public protests and accusations of democratic deficit.

Why this is interesting

In a health emergency, you might trust a virologist over a politician's intuition. But what happens to democratic voice when technical expertise overrides public preferences?