Did federalism help or hinder the response to the coronavirus in the U.S.?

Answer 1

The US reaction to the new coronavirus has been hindered by federalism. Because certain states have a history of underinvesting in social services, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods, federalism exacerbates inequality. Second, because of low taxes and distrust of government, many of the states with the greatest needs are ill-equipped to respond to catastrophes, resulting in insufficient infrastructure. These dynamics are not new, but the crisis has brought them to light.

Answer 2

Federalism hindered the response to the coronavirus in the U.S. Some scholars blame on the nature of American federalism, with its division of powers and reservation of significant authority to state governments resulting in fragmentation of authority, policy-making, and implementation. For this reason, the government has been unable to successfully combat the pandemic as it should.