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

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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.

Object Details

• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: CESifo Working Paper ; No. 9564

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Health Behavior ; Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness
• Subject: Covid-19 vaccination ; randomized experiment ; information transmission

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Galasso, Vincenzo ; Pons, Vincent ; Profeta, Paola ; Becher, Michael ; Brouard, Sylvain ; Foucault, Martial
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Center for Economic Studies and ifo Institute (CESifo)
• (where): Munich
• (when): 2022

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/252081
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:42 AM CET