Tractable Epidemiological Models for Economic Analysis
Abstract
We contrast the canonical epidemiological SIR model due to Kermack and McKendrick (1927) with more tractable alternatives that offer similar degrees of “realism” and flexibility. We provide results connecting the different models which can be exploited for calibration purposes. We use the expected spread of COVID-19 in the United States to exemplify our results.
Date Issued
2020-05
Publication Type
Working Paper
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Gonzalez-Eiras, Martin |
Additional Credits
Publisher
Department of Economics
Access(Rights)
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