The economics of epidemiology / Troy Tassier.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tassier, Troy, author.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in public health 2192-3698

SpringerBriefs in public health, 2192-3698

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Epidemiology--economics.

Epidemiology--Economic aspects.

Epidemiology.

Medical Subjects:

Epidemiology--economics.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 94 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Heidelberg : Springer, 2013.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

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.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 20, 2013).

ISBN:

9783642381201

3642381200

OCLC:

857224247

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.