BookTroy Tassier.
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.