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Mathematical Modeling In Law And Political Science: Learning From Public Health, William Butler
Mathematical Modeling In Law And Political Science: Learning From Public Health, William Butler
The Pegasus Review: UCF Undergraduate Research Journal
This paper provides an overview of mathematical modeling in public health policy and recommends the teaching of mathematical models in other fields, like law and undergraduate political science studies. First, I describe various facets of public health in terms of their scope and goals. The complex nature of public health lends way to a description of mathematical modeling and the role it can serve. Various mathematical solution concepts are also provided, including the SIR model, reproductive number, and game theory. Finally, I explain why knowledge of simple models is beneficial for students in pre-professional programs in law and political science. …