• Models and numbers: Representing the world or imposing order? 

      Kaiser, Matthias; Buklijas, Tatjana; Gluckman, Peter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      We argue for a foundational epistemic claim and a hypothesis about the production and uses of mathematical epidemiological models, exploring the consequences for our political and socio-economic lives. First, in order to ...
    • Should policy makers trust composite indices? A commentary on the pitfalls of inappropriate indices for policy formation 

      Kaiser, Matthias; Chen, Andrew Tzer-Yeu; Gluckman, Peter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Background This paper critically discusses the use and merits of global indices, in particular, the Global Health Security Index (GHSI; Cameron et al. https://www.ghsindex.org/#l-section--map) in times of an imminent ...
    • Towards Post-Pandemic Sustainable and Ethical Food Systems 

      Kaiser, Matthias; Goldson, Stephen; Buklijas, Tatjana; Gluckman, Peter; Allen, Kristiann; Bardsley, Anne; Lam, Mimi Elizabeth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      The current global COVID-19 pandemic has led to a deep and multidimensional crisis across all sectors of society. As countries contemplate their mobility and social-distancing policy restrictions, we have a unique opportunity ...