Download or read book The Economics of Epidemiology written by Troy Tassier and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.