Pandemic Economics applies economic theory to the Covid-19 era, exploring the micro and macro dimensions of the pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic phases.
Using core economic tools such as marginal analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and opportunity cost, this book explores the breadth of economic outcomes from the pandemic. It shows that a tradeoff between public health and economic health led to widespread problems, including virus infections and unemployment. Taking an international and comparative approach, the book shows that because countries implemented different economic policies, interventions, and timelines during the crisis, outcomes varied with respect to the extent of recession, process of recovery, availability of medical equipment, public health, and additional waves of the virus.
Pedagogical features are weaved throughout the text, including country case studies, key terms, suggested further reading, and discussion questions for solo or group study. On top of this, the book offers online supplements comprising PowerPoint slides, test questions, extra case studies, and an instructor guide.
This textbook will be a valuable resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses on pandemic economics, macroeconomics, health economics, public policy, and related areas.
By:
Thomas R. Sadler
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 246mm,
Width: 174mm,
Weight: 860g
ISBN: 9780367679040
ISBN 10: 0367679043
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 28 July 2021
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
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Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Introduction to Pandemic Economics; Part 1: Investigation and Recognition; 2. Economics of Optimal Disease Control; 3. Globalization, Networks, and Contagion; Part 2: The Pandemic Phase: Shutdown, Recession, and Recovery; 4. Theories of Economic Shutdown; 5. Recession, Forecasting, and Economic Policy; 6. Economics of Recovery; Part 3: Economic Analysis of Pandemic Outcomes; 7. Healthcare Economics; 8. Inequality of Outcomes; 9. Energy, the Environment, and Climate Change; 10. Economics of Education; 11. Economics of Technology and Innovation; 12. International Economic Perspectives; 13. New Economic Geography; 14. Game Theory and Mutual Interdependence; 15 A Trail of Disruption
Thomas R. Sadler is Professor of Economics at Western Illinois University. He teaches courses on Pandemic Economics, Energy Economics, and Environmental Economics. His research focuses on environmental policy, professional sports leagues, and technological change.
