Title:
The economics of epidemiology
Author:
Tassier, Troy, author.
ISBN:
9783642381195
Personal 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.
Electronic Access:
InhaltsverzeichnisInhaltsverzeichnis http://d-nb.info/1033232114/04
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