Agent-based Economic Epidemiology
Agent-based Economic Epidemiology
Disciplines
Health Sciences (30%); Economics (70%)
Keywords
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Agent-Based Modelling,
Agent-Based Macroeconomics,
Complexity Economics,
Computational Economics,
Gender Inequality,
Corona Scepticism
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown how important epidemiological models are to predict and explain the spread of infectious diseases. So-called agent-based models are particularly well-suited for this purpose. These computer simulations are widely used in epidemiology and are increasingly applied in economics. They are, however, strongly underrepresented in the field of economic epidemiology, which is located at the intersection of the two disciplines. One of the few existing agent-based approaches to economic epidemiology has been developed by Patrick Mellacher at the Graz Schumpeter Centre of the University of Graz. This model allows to simulate the economic and epidemiological consequences of the coronavirus under varying policy scenarios and emphasizes the heterogeneity in the population regarding economic, social and epidemiological characteristics. In this project, Helene Hinterreither and Patrick Mellacher will extend this model under the supervision of Christian Gehrke in three areas in order to shed light on new research questions: How does increasing the complexity of epidemiological dynamics in such models affect their policy advice? Which consequences and dynamics arise from so-called corona skepticism? Which socio-economic consequences are expected to result from the crisis on different groups of the population and especially on the situation of women in the short and in the longer run?
- Universität Graz - 100%
- Hardy Hannapi, national collaboration partner
- Jana Lasser, national collaboration partner
- Manfred Füllsack, national collaboration partner
- Margareta Kreimer, national collaboration partner
- Miriam Beblo, Universität Hamburg - Germany
Research Output
- 9 Citations
- 5 Publications
- 3 Datasets & models
- 8 Disseminations
- 4 Scientific Awards
- 4 Fundings
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2025
Title Gender Norms and Network Structure: A Model of the Intra-Household Division of Labor Type Other Author Hager T Link Publication -
2025
Title Exploring the effects of Covid-19-policies on intra-household care work division Type Other Author Mellacher P Link Publication -
2025
Title Complex viral evolution as an unintended consequence of social distancing DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5963256/v1 Type Preprint Author Mellacher P -
2023
Title The impact of corona populism: Empirical evidence from Austria and theory DOI 10.1016/j.jebo.2023.02.021 Type Journal Article Author Mellacher P Journal Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization Pages 113-140 Link Publication -
2023
Title Objectifying the Measurement of Voter Ideology With Expert Data DOI 10.31235/osf.io/6jmga Type Preprint Author Lechner G
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2025
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Title Complex evolution of viral respiratory pathogens can be an unintended consequence of social distancing Type Computer model/algorithm Public Access Link Link -
2024
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Title Gender Norms and Network Structure: A Model of the Intra-Household Division of Labor Type Computer model/algorithm Public Access Link Link -
2023
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Title Replication code: The Impact of Corona Populism: Empirical Evidence from Austria and Theory Type Computer model/algorithm Public Access Link Link
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Title Podcast "Wohin entwickelt sich das Virus?" Type A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) Link Link -
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Title Graz Schumpeter Winter School 2024: Agent-based Economics (Organization) Type Participation in an activity, workshop or similar Link Link -
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Title Panel discussion - "Corona: Was kommt im Herbst auf uns zu?" ("Corona: What's in store for autumn?") Type Participation in an activity, workshop or similar -
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Title Covid-19 mortality in Austria Type A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview Link Link -
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Title Podcast "Ars Boni 401 Covid Skeptizismus - Covid Populismus" Type A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) Link Link -
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Title Popup Store: Covid-Simulationsmodelle (Talk) Type Participation in an activity, workshop or similar -
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Title Talk: Distributional Aspects of Covid Simulation Studies Type A talk or presentation -
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Title Covid-19 mortality in Austria (TV) Type A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) Link Link
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2025
Title Attracted visiting staff Type Attracted visiting staff or user to your research group Level of Recognition Continental/International -
2025
Title Research Area Coordinator at EAEPE Type Prestigious/honorary/advisory position to an external body Level of Recognition Continental/International -
2024
Title Attracted visiting staff Type Attracted visiting staff or user to your research group Level of Recognition Continental/International -
2023
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2022
Title Travel Grant Milan Type Travel/small personal Start of Funding 2022 Funder Erasmus+ -
2022
Title Travel Grant Bamberg Type Travel/small personal Start of Funding 2022 Funder Erasmus+ -
2024
Title Travel Grant Friedrichshafen Type Travel/small personal Start of Funding 2024 Funder Erasmus+ -
2022
Title Travel Grant Pisa Type Travel/small personal Start of Funding 2022 Funder Erasmus+