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From Anti-Vax Intentions to Vaccination: Panel and Experimental Evidence from Nine Countries

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  • Vincenzo Galasso
  • Vincent Pons
  • Paola Profeta
  • Michael Becher
  • Sylvain Brouard
  • Martial Foucault

Abstract

Millions of people refuse COVID-19 vaccination. Using original data from two surveys in nine OECD countries, we analyze the determinants of anti-vax intentions in December 2020 and show that half of the anti-vax individuals were vaccinated by summer 2021. Vaccinations were more likely among individuals aged 50+, exposed to COVID-19, compliant with public restrictions, more informed on traditional media, trusting scientists, and less concerned about vaccines’ side effects. We run a survey experiment with informational messages. In EU countries, a message about protecting health largely increases vaccinations, even among anti-vax individuals. In the U.K. and U.S., a message about protecting the economy generates similar effects. Our findings suggest that informational campaigns should adopt adequate narratives and address concerns about vaccines’ side effects.

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  • Vincenzo Galasso & Vincent Pons & Paola Profeta & Michael Becher & Sylvain Brouard & Martial Foucault, 2022. "From Anti-Vax Intentions to Vaccination: Panel and Experimental Evidence from Nine Countries," CESifo Working Paper Series 9564, CESifo.
    • Handle: RePEc:ces:ceswps:_9564
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    Keywords

    Covid-19 vaccination; randomized experiment; information transmission;
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    JEL classification:

    • I12 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health Behavior
    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness

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