Effects of social-distancing on infectious disease dynamics: an evolutionary game theory and economic perspective

Journal of Biological Dynamics

Necibe Tuncer¹  Maia Martcheva²  Calistus N. Ngonghala² 

[1] Florida Atlantic University;University of Florida;

关键词: covid-19;    sars-cov-2;    game theory;    economic modelling;    epidemic modelling;   

DOI  :  10.1080/17513758.2021.1946177

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

We propose two models inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic: a coupled disease-human behaviour (or disease-game theoretic), and a coupled disease-human behaviour-economic model, both of which account for the impact of social-distancing on disease control and economic growth. The models exhibit rich dynamical behaviour including multistable equilibria, a backward bifurcation, and sustained bounded periodic oscillations. Analyses of the first model suggests that the disease can be eliminated if everybody practices full social-distancing, but the most likely outcome is some level of disease coupled with some level of social-distancing. The same outcome is observed with the second model when the economy is weaker than the social norms to follow health directives. However, if the economy is stronger, it can support some level of social-distancing that can lead to disease elimination.

【 授权许可】

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