Risky Trade: Infectious Disease in the Era of Global Trade
2008
Risky Trade: Infectious Disease in the Era of Global Trade
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Author Information
Author(s): Andrew Price-Smith, Ann Marie Kimball
Primary Institution: Colorado College
Hypothesis
Globalization increases the threat of pathogen emergence and impacts public health and economic productivity.
Conclusion
The book argues that globalization is creating a new ecology of disease that affects public health and international trade.
Supporting Evidence
- Globalization increases the threat of pathogen emergence.
- The book provides an analysis of the negative economic impact of infectious diseases on trade.
- Kimball critiques the limitations of international health governance.
- The author discusses the need for better global pathogen surveillance.
Takeaway
The book explains how global trade and travel can spread diseases and make them worse, affecting everyone.
Potential Biases
The author warns of the overestimation of response capabilities due to self-congratulatory attitudes in organizations.
Limitations
The book critiques the limitations of international health regimes and the marginalization of public health in international politics.
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