An economic approach to tackling antimicrobialresistance (AMR)

The Minimising Antimicrobial Resistance Mission has engaged senior economists at the University of South Australia to provide an economic perspective on minimising AMR in wastewater.

An often-overlooked aspect of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is its emergence and spread within the environment, specifically within our water sources.

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This thought-provoking piece outlines economic approaches to minimising AMR in wastewater
To consider how this may be addressed, the Minimising Antimicrobial Resistance Mission has engaged senior economists at the University of South Australia to provide an economic perspective on minimising AMR in wastewater.

In recognition of World Water Week, a preface outlining various economic approaches that can be applied in this context is now available.