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.
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| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Public Health,
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| Online Access: | Click here to view the full text content |
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| 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: | online resource (X, 94 pages) 20 illustration. digital |
| ISBN: | 9783642381201 |
| ISSN: | 2192-3698 |