The Economics of Epidemiology
            
                Springerbriefs in Public Health
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH &
Published: 2013
Number of pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9783642381195
Description: 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.