The study sought to interrogate people’s perceptions and satisfaction level regarding the way different governments have responded to COVID-19 pandemic. The research undertaking was hinged on the general postulate that a strong policy measure that integrates social distancing, partial or total lockdown is likely to lead to lower spread and risk of infections as compared to where policy measures are not strong enough and not fully effected. Therefore, the study aimed at understanding people’s satisfaction levels with the policy measures including in particular, how the economic policy options during and after the pandemic is likely to contribute to significant economic recovery outcomes for different nations. It also sought to understand recommendations that citizens would give to their governments during or after the COVID-19 pandemic.