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Environmental, demographic, and geographical factors affecting the diffusion of COVID-19: A case study

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  • Mario COCCIA

    (CNR – National Research Council of Italy)

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This study investigates how environmental, demographic, and geographical factors influence the spread of COVID-19. Using a case study approach, it identifies key variables and proposes a framework for pandemic risk assessment.

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  • Mario COCCIA, 2022. "Environmental, demographic, and geographical factors affecting the diffusion of COVID-19: A case study," Journal of Economic and Social Thought, EconSciences Journals, vol. 9(2), pages 85-122, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ3:v:9:y:2022:i:2:p:85-122
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    • I15 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Economic Development
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • R19 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Other

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