
How subsidy design shapes vaccine quality, pricing and uptake
Published on: Oct. 14, 2025, 9:50 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Vaccine supply chains evolve over time, with optimal policy mixes shifting as industries mature. Early in a public health campaign, volume subsidies can maximize coverage quickly, but as production scales up and consumer trust grows, technology-focused subsidies become more effective in enhancing quality, innovation, and resilience.