Stochastic contagion models without immunity: their long term behaviour and the optimal level of treatment

Raimund Kovacevic ()

Central European Journal of Operations Research, 2018, vol. 26, issue 2, No 8, 395-421

Abstract: Abstract In this paper we analyze two stochastic versions of one of the simplest classes of contagion models, namely so-called SIS models. Several formulations of such models, based on stochastic differential equations, have been recently discussed in literature, mainly with a focus on the existence and uniqueness of stationary distributions. With applicability in view, the present paper uses the Fokker–Planck equations related to SIS stochastic differential equations, not only in order to derive basic facts, but also to derive explicit expressions for stationary densities and further characteristics related to the asymptotic behaviour. Two types of models are analyzed here: The first one is a version of the SIS model with external parameter noise and saturated incidence. The second one is based on the Kramers–Moyal approximation of the simple SIS Markov chain model, which leads to a model with scaled additive noise. In both cases we analyze the asymptotic behaviour, which leads to limiting stationary distributions in the first case and limiting quasistationary distributions in the second case. Finally, we use the derived properties for analyzing the decision problem of choosing the cost-optimal level of treatment intensity.

Keywords: Contagion; Asymptotic properties; Markov processes; Disease control (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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