Publisher’s description: This handbook explores contemporary Bayesian analysis across a variety of application areas. Chapters written by leading exponents of applied Bayesian analysis showcase the scientific ease and natural application of Bayesian modelling, and present solutions to real, engaging, societally important and demanding problems. The chapters are grouped into five general areas: biomedical and health sciences; industry, economics and finance; environment and ecology; policy, political and social sciences; and natural and engineering sciences, and appendix material in each touches on key concepts, models, and techniques of the chapter that are also of broader pedagogic and applied interest.