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An Equilibrium Model of the African HIV/AIDS Epidemic.
- Source :
- Econometrica; Jul2019, Vol. 87 Issue 4, p1081-1113, 33p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Twelve percent of the Malawian population is HIV infected. Eighteen percent of sexual encounters are casual. A condom is used a third of the time. To analyze the Malawian epidemic, a choice‐theoretic general equilibrium search model is constructed. In the developed framework, people select between different sexual practices while knowing the inherent risk. The calibrated model is used to study several policy interventions, namely, ART, circumcision, better condoms, and the treatment of other STDs. The efficacy of public policy depends upon the induced behavioral changes and equilibrium effects. The framework complements the insights from epidemiological studies and small‐scale field experiments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- AIDS
HUMAN sexuality
HIV
BEHAVIOR
EQUILIBRIUM
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00129682
- Volume :
- 87
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Econometrica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 137709941
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3982/ECTA11530