Improving Epidemic Modeling with Networks

RePEc Short ID: pcr197
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0667-1422

Craig, Ben R.; Phelan, Tom; Siedlarek, Jan-Peter; Steinberg, Jared

doi:10.26509/frbc-ec-202023

Journal Article

Improving Epidemic Modeling with Networks

Abstract: Many of the models used to track, forecast, and inform the response to epidemics such as COVID-19 assume that everyone has an equal chance of encountering those who are infected with a disease. But this assumption does not reflect the fact that individuals interact mostly within much narrower groups. We argue that incorporating a network perspective, which accounts for patterns of real-world interactions, into epidemiological models provides useful insights into the spread of infectious diseases.

Keywords: COVID-19;

https://doi.org/10.26509/frbc-ec-202023