Economist Podcasts Through deny of a needle: vaccine mandates
Jan 18, 2022
Tom Nuttall, the Berlin bureau chief for The Economist, discusses Austria's bold move to impose fines on the unvaccinated, exploring the implications and public response to such mandates. Noah Snyder, Tokyo bureau chief, shares insights on Japan's strategies for its aging population and the lessons they offer to other nations facing similar demographic shifts. They also delve into the challenges faced by the Mormon Church in retaining foreign converts and the impact of the Omicron variant on healthcare systems.
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Austria's Vaccine Mandate
- Austria is implementing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all adults.
- This policy will impose fines for non-compliance, starting at 600 euros.
Effectiveness of Mandates
- No other country has implemented mandatory vaccinations.
- It is uncertain whether mandatory vaccination will increase vaccination rates.
Last Resort
- Austria's Chancellor stated that mandatory vaccination is a last resort.
- Other European countries use nudges like excluding unvaccinated people from public spaces.