The Economics of Epidemiology
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 behavio...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2013, 2013
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2013 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Public Health
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| 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 |
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| Physical Description: | X, 94 p. 20 illus online resource |
| ISBN: | 9783642381201 |