James W. Peterson is professor emeritus of political science at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia.Bonnie Peterson is adjunct professor of public administration at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia.

James W. Peterson and Bonnie Peterson provide an insightful and timely analysis of the state of public management in Eastern Europe through the lens of policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors artfully set the stage through an exploration of democratic practices, citizen trust in government, levels of corruption, and the rise of authoritarianism and populism. Case studies of the governmental response to the pandemic highlight key regional differences in Eastern Europe as well the importance of trust, accountability, and transparency in how these nations responded. This text makes an important contribution to our understanding of comparative politics, public policy formation, and public administration during a 100-year pandemic.

• List of TablesChapter One: Democratic Values and Public Administration in Eastern EuropeChapter Two: American Democratic Beliefs and Their Historic Impact on Eastern EuropeChapter Three: Public Management and Democratic Practices in the Political History of Eastern Europe, 1945-2020Chapter Four: Democracy Distinctions Between North (Baltics and East Central Europe) and South (Balkan) Regions of Eastern EuropeChapter Five: Decline of Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism and PopulismChapter Six: Rise of Populism and Electoral AutocraciesChapter Seven: Measures Of Democracy and Election Results in Eastern Europe During the Covid-19 Era, 2020-2022Chapter Eight: Regional Impact of Covid-19 and a Case Study of the Baltic StatesChapter Nine: A Case Study of Covid-19 in East Central Europe: The Visegrád FourChapter Ten: A Case Study Of Covid-19 in the Balkan StatesChapter Eleven: Covid-19 and the Corruption CrisisChapter Twelve: Citizen Compliance Challenged by Accountability and TrustChapter Thirteen: Policy Implementation and Excess Covid-19 DeathsChapter Fourteen: Eastern European Public Management of the Covid-19 Crisis and Its Impact on Their Democratic Traditions and ValuesAddendumAppendixReferencesIndexAbout the Authors

James W. Peterson is professor emeritus of political science at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia.Bonnie Peterson is adjunct professor of public administration at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia.

James W. Peterson and Bonnie Peterson provide an insightful and timely analysis of the state of public management in Eastern Europe through the lens of policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors artfully set the stage through an exploration of democratic practices, citizen trust in government, levels of corruption, and the rise of authoritarianism and populism. Case studies of the governmental response to the pandemic highlight key regional differences in Eastern Europe as well the importance of trust, accountability, and transparency in how these nations responded. This text makes an important contribution to our understanding of comparative politics, public policy formation, and public administration during a 100-year pandemic.

• List of TablesChapter One: Democratic Values and Public Administration in Eastern EuropeChapter Two: American Democratic Beliefs and Their Historic Impact on Eastern EuropeChapter Three: Public Management and Democratic Practices in the Political History of Eastern Europe, 1945-2020Chapter Four: Democracy Distinctions Between North (Baltics and East Central Europe) and South (Balkan) Regions of Eastern EuropeChapter Five: Decline of Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism and PopulismChapter Six: Rise of Populism and Electoral AutocraciesChapter Seven: Measures Of Democracy and Election Results in Eastern Europe During the Covid-19 Era, 2020-2022Chapter Eight: Regional Impact of Covid-19 and a Case Study of the Baltic StatesChapter Nine: A Case Study of Covid-19 in East Central Europe: The Visegrád FourChapter Ten: A Case Study Of Covid-19 in the Balkan StatesChapter Eleven: Covid-19 and the Corruption CrisisChapter Twelve: Citizen Compliance Challenged by Accountability and TrustChapter Thirteen: Policy Implementation and Excess Covid-19 DeathsChapter Fourteen: Eastern European Public Management of the Covid-19 Crisis and Its Impact on Their Democratic Traditions and ValuesAddendumAppendixReferencesIndexAbout the Authors

James W. Peterson is professor emeritus of political science at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia.Bonnie Peterson is adjunct professor of public administration at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia.

James W. Peterson and Bonnie Peterson provide an insightful and timely analysis of the state of public management in Eastern Europe through the lens of policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors artfully set the stage through an exploration of democratic practices, citizen trust in government, levels of corruption, and the rise of authoritarianism and populism. Case studies of the governmental response to the pandemic highlight key regional differences in Eastern Europe as well the importance of trust, accountability, and transparency in how these nations responded. This text makes an important contribution to our understanding of comparative politics, public policy formation, and public administration during a 100-year pandemic.

• List of TablesChapter One: Democratic Values and Public Administration in Eastern EuropeChapter Two: American Democratic Beliefs and Their Historic Impact on Eastern EuropeChapter Three: Public Management and Democratic Practices in the Political History of Eastern Europe, 1945-2020Chapter Four: Democracy Distinctions Between North (Baltics and East Central Europe) and South (Balkan) Regions of Eastern EuropeChapter Five: Decline of Democracy and the Rise of Authoritarianism and PopulismChapter Six: Rise of Populism and Electoral AutocraciesChapter Seven: Measures Of Democracy and Election Results in Eastern Europe During the Covid-19 Era, 2020-2022Chapter Eight: Regional Impact of Covid-19 and a Case Study of the Baltic StatesChapter Nine: A Case Study of Covid-19 in East Central Europe: The Visegrád FourChapter Ten: A Case Study Of Covid-19 in the Balkan StatesChapter Eleven: Covid-19 and the Corruption CrisisChapter Twelve: Citizen Compliance Challenged by Accountability and TrustChapter Thirteen: Policy Implementation and Excess Covid-19 DeathsChapter Fourteen: Eastern European Public Management of the Covid-19 Crisis and Its Impact on Their Democratic Traditions and ValuesAddendumAppendixReferencesIndexAbout the Authors