Title: The Economics of Epidemiology
            
                Springerbriefs in Public Health
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.
Subjects: Epidemiology, Economic aspects, Economics, Epidemiologie, Wirtschaftstheorie, Medical economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, Public health, Economics/Management Science