Episode 31: Economics and Epidemics: Unraveling the Social Networks of Public Health with Dr. Troy Tassier
- Author
- One Life Epi Solutions
- Published
- Wed 22 Jan 2025
- Episode Link
- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ohw/episodes/Episode-31-Economics-and-Epidemics-Unraveling-the-Social-Networks-of-Public-Health-with-Dr--Troy-Tassier-e2tqg4b
In this thought-provoking episode of One Health Wednesdays, Ginger Dixon sits down with Dr. Troy Tassier, Professor of Economics at Fordham University and author of The Rich Flee and The Poor Take the Bus. Dr. Tassier shares his unique insights into how social networks influence public health outcomes and the economic dynamics of health inequalities. From his early research on labor market segregation to modeling infectious disease spread in hospitals, Dr. Tassier discusses how economic principles can drive better health policies and pandemic preparedness. Tune in to explore how economic and social structures shape our health landscape.
Connect with our host and guest:
Dr. Ginger Dixon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginger-dixon/
Dr. Troy Tassier
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-tassier-19738748/
Book: https://troytassier.com/
