Mathieu Moslonka Lefebvre unlocks the link between epidemic and economic dynamics in Benin

Mathieu Moslonka Lefebvre's thesis, defended at Gaston Berger University in Saint-Louis, reveals how the adaptive behaviors of economic agents influence the spread of infectious diseases. This research, validated by international co-supervision, proposes health policies that integrate economic dynamics to prevent epidemics in Benin.

The research conducted by Mathieu Moslonka Lefebvre explores the interactions between economic exchanges and epidemic dynamics. It highlights how these exchanges, while beneficial, can also facilitate the spread of infectious diseases. By integrating mathematical models and empirical analyses, this thesis addresses the adaptive behaviors of economic agents in the face of epidemic risks.

The author demonstrates that risk-averse behaviors influence infectious contacts, and that adjustments in social interactions can have ambivalent effects on the spread of infections. For example, in contexts such as animal exchange markets, the overlap of interaction constraints can limit the severity of epidemics, underscoring the importance of these dynamics.

The results of this research pave the way for the development of public health policies that balance disease prevention and the continuity of economic exchanges. Policymakers must integrate these dynamics into their strategies to strengthen the resilience of health systems while supporting economic development.

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