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The economy-wide impact of pandemic influenza on the UK: a computable general equilibrium modelling experiment

Friday, September 11, 2015 - 12:26

Smith RD, Keogh-Brown MR, Barnett T, Tait J. BMJ. 2009 Nov 19;339:b4571.

Objectives: To estimate the potential economic impact of pandemic influenza, associated behavioural responses, school closures, and vaccination on the United Kingdom.

Design: A computable general equilibrium model of the UK economy was specified for various combinations of mortality and morbidity from pandemic influenza, vaccine efficacy, school closures, and prophylactic absenteeism using published data.

Source: 
Scientific literature
Target: 
Decision Makers, Government and Public Health
Topic: 
Prevention, Stakeholders
Tags: 
influenza, pandemic, economic impact

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Action plan on Science in Society related issues in Epidemics and Total pandemics
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant agreement no 612236.
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