In search of an analytical framework for the study of demographic and economic consequences of epidemics

Authors

  • Vicente Pérez Moreda Universidad Complutense de Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33231/j.ihe.2020.10.007

Keywords:

epidemics, health economics, economic history, Spain, I19, J19, N30, Q54

Abstract

In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic a considerable amount of bibliographical and documentary resources have been made available for the study of historical communicable diseases and their demographic, social and economic implications. Based to some extent on this literature, we offer a conceptual and analytical
framework of the link between those epidemic crises and their demographic, social and economic impact on past populations. Even though the consequences of each specific epidemic shock must be confirmed by the corresponding historical data, their systematic explanation can represent a useful starting point for future assessments of the demographic and economic changes induced by historical epidemics and pandemics.

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Published

2020-11-25

How to Cite

Pérez Moreda, V. (2020). In search of an analytical framework for the study of demographic and economic consequences of epidemics. Investigaciones De Historia Económica, 16(4), 3–9. https://doi.org/10.33231/j.ihe.2020.10.007