Economics

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COVID-19 and the “Free Market Vs Welfarism” Debate in Nigeria’s Health System

Esther Eshiet

The COVID -19 pandemic has spotlighted the tensions between the privatization of public services and the state’s obligation to provide said services. Nigeria, as an emerging economy, is a useful case study for considering a recalibration of the “Free Market Vs Welfarism” Debate. The paradigm shift comprises safeguarding access, affordability, quality, and inclusion in healthcare.

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