The economics of epidemiology
by
Tassier, Troy, author.
Title
:
The economics of epidemiology
Author
:
Tassier, Troy, author.
ISBN
:
9783642381195
Personal Author
:
Tassier, Troy, author.
Physical Description
:
x, 94 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Series
:
Springer briefs in public health,
SpringerBriefs in public health.
Contents
:
Part I: Epidemic Modeling -- An Introduction to Epidemic Modeling -- Simple Epidemics and SIS Models -- SIR -- Part II: Merging Economics and Epidemiology -- Economic Modeling and Epidemiology -- Econometrics and Epidemiology -- Part III: An Introduction to Social Interactions -- Interaction Networks: An Introduction -- Part IV: Strategic Decision Making -- Strategic Public Health Interventions -- Strategic Individual Decision Making -- Conclusion.
Abstract
:
The book presents a basic introduction to epidemiology from the perspective of economics, using economic modeling to better understand and describe how infectious disease spreads. Three main elements are introduced: epidemiology, social network analysis, and the economics needed to model the behavior of individuals in the presence of infectious disease. The book aims to provide a starting point for discussion between medical professionals, social scientists and public health officials, the three groups interested in the spread of disease.
Subject Term
:
Epidemiology -- Economic aspects.
Epidemiology -- economics.
Electronic Access
:
| Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Copy |
|---|
| IIEMSA | General Books | 33168025782844 | 338.476144 T213E 2013 | 1 |