A gravity model approach to understand the spread of pandemics: Evidence from the COVID-19 outbreak

Pandemics disrupt the global economy. Understanding the transmission pattern of pandemics informs policies to prevent or reduce the catastrophic consequences associated with pandemics. In this study, we applied the gravity model of trade to investigate the transmission pattern of the coronavirus dis...

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Published in:Open health 2023-05, Vol.4 (1), p.16353-3
Main Authors: Frimpong, Albert Opoku, Arhin, Kwadwo, Boachie, Micheal Kofi, Acheampong, Kwame
Format: Article
Language:English
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contagious disease
covid-19
gravity model
outbreak
pandemic
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Summary:Pandemics disrupt the global economy. Understanding the transmission pattern of pandemics informs policies to prevent or reduce the catastrophic consequences associated with pandemics. In this study, we applied the gravity model of trade to investigate the transmission pattern of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) across countries. The results suggest an outbreak in a country is likely to spread faster (slower) from a shrinking (booming) economy to a booming (shrinking) economy.
ISSN:2544-9826
2544-9826
DOI:10.1515/ohe-2022-0032