Applying the solution aversion model in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, we examine how ideology and support for free markets influence Americans’ assessment of COVID-19 risks and support for mitigation policies. Results from an experiment (N = 438) indicate that conservatives are more likely to dismiss the risks of COVID-19 when governmental regulations are highlighted. In contrast, liberals are less likely to support Emergency Use Authorization of COVID-19 vaccines when market-oriented solutions are highlighted. Findings from this study suggest that in addition to party elite cues, polarization in public opinions on the pandemic may also stem from solution aversion.

在 COVID-19 大流行的背景下应用解决方案厌恶模型，我们研究了意识形态和对自由市场的支持如何影响美国人对 COVID-19 风险的评估和对缓解政策的支持。实验结果 ( N = 438) 表明，当强调政府法规时，保守派更有可能忽视 COVID-19 的风险。相比之下，当强调以市场为导向的解决方案时，自由主义者不太可能支持 COVID-19 疫苗的紧急使用授权。这项研究的结果表明，除了政党精英的暗示外，公众对大流行的看法两极分化也可能源于对解决方案的厌恶。