The Economics of Epidemiology
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Ailments & Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Business & Finance, Economics
| Author: | Troy Tassier | ISBN: | 9783642381201 |
| Publisher: | Springer Berlin Heidelberg | Publication: | August 13, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer | Language: | English |
| Author: | Troy Tassier |
| ISBN: | 9783642381201 |
| Publisher: | Springer Berlin Heidelberg |
| Publication: | August 13, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Springer |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
