The economic implications of a network SIR-Macro model of epidemics

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Journal: Economics Letters

Year: 2023

Volume: 225

Issue: C

Authors (3)

André, Keven R.A. (not in RePEc) Arbex, Marcelo (University of Windsor) Corrêa, Márcio V. (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.335 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

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Abstract

We embed social networks in a conventional SIR-Macro framework. The network effect amplifies the negative effects of an epidemic. Greater connectedness at work has stronger recessionary effects. The network average degree can be interpreted as policies such as social distancing.

The economic implications of a network SIR-Macro model of epidemics

Authors (3)

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