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Inoculation

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Understanding Healthcare Through Economic Principles

This chapter examines the research of a Harvard Medical School professor who utilizes economic theories to analyze human behavior in healthcare, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key discussions include the nuances of age in treatment decisions and how external events, like marathons, impact health outcomes. The chapter also delves into broader societal effects of the pandemic, highlighting resilience in the face of isolation and environmental changes.

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