Pandemic Economics

The book "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. It demonstrates that a tradeoff between public health and economic health led to widespread problems and that outcomes varied depending on economic policies, interventions, and timelines. Pedagogical features are included, and online supplements are available.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The field of pandemic economics applies economic theory to the COVID-19 era, delving into the micro and macro dimensions of the pre-pandemic, pandemic, and post-pandemic phases. By employing fundamental economic tools like marginal analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and opportunity cost, this comprehensive book explores the wide-ranging economic consequences of the pandemic. It reveals that a tradeoff between public health and economic health resulted in numerous challenges, including virus infections and unemployment. Adopting an international and comparative perspective, the book demonstrates that the outcomes varied significantly across countries due to their distinct economic policies, interventions, and timelines during the crisis.

Throughout the text, pedagogical features are seamlessly integrated, including country case studies, key terms, suggested further reading, and discussion questions for solo or group study. Additionally, the book provides online supplements consisting of PowerPoint slides, test questions, additional case studies, and an instructor guide. This textbook is an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in pandemic economics, macroeconomics, health economics, public policy, and related fields.

Weight: 678g
Dimension: 174 x 245 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367679040