Tassier, Troy.
The Economics of Epidemiology [electronic resource] / by Troy Tassier. - X, 94 p. 20 illus. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Public Health, 2192-3698 . - SpringerBriefs in Public Health, .
Preface -- Introduction -- Part I: Epidemic Modeling -- Part II: Merging Economics and Epidemiology -- Part III: An Introduction to Social Interactions -- Part IV: Strategic Decision Making.
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.
9783642381201
10.1007/978-3-642-38120-1 doi
Economics.
Public health.
Epidemiology.
Economics/Management Science.
Health Economics.
Epidemiology.
Public Health.
RA410-410.9
338.473621
The Economics of Epidemiology [electronic resource] / by Troy Tassier. - X, 94 p. 20 illus. online resource. - SpringerBriefs in Public Health, 2192-3698 . - SpringerBriefs in Public Health, .
Preface -- Introduction -- Part I: Epidemic Modeling -- Part II: Merging Economics and Epidemiology -- Part III: An Introduction to Social Interactions -- Part IV: Strategic Decision Making.
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.
9783642381201
10.1007/978-3-642-38120-1 doi
Economics.
Public health.
Epidemiology.
Economics/Management Science.
Health Economics.
Epidemiology.
Public Health.
RA410-410.9
338.473621