How can governments better target #health insurance for those most in need? A new study from #Indonesia applies machine learning to improve enrollment strategies—showing data-driven approaches can enhance efficiency & equity. Read the full paper here:

New research finds that Chinese-funded transportation infrastructure in Africa significantly improved child health, particularly during the construction phase. The likely mechanism? Mothers' increased paid employment during this period. 👶🚧 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

What happens to malpractice costs when states repeal noneconomic damage caps?Evidence from Georgia & Illinois shows insurance premiums jump 📈 —especially in OB-GYN & surgery—with stronger effects after State Supreme Court rulings. 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

We wrap up #SHESG2025 on a high note with Christine Durrance presenting work with her colleagues on online dating, dating markets, and family formation. The internet caused a major shock in the way people meet - especially with the introduction of dating-specific apps.

For our third presentation of the morning at #SHESG2025 we have Wei Fu presenting work on the benefit of paid family leave in reducing child maltreatment. Obviously, the US stands out among developed countries as not having national paid family leave.

Next up at @SHESG2025, Katherine Wen presents work on employment and vaccine mandates. Katherine and her colleagues study the impact of vaccinations mandates surrounding COVID. You may remember that there was significant push-back from workers about the mandates at the time.

Hyun Soo Suh kicks off the Saturday morning session at #SHESG2025 with a paper on mental and physical health shocks and their effects of early career labor market outcomes. Their context is Australia using the HILDA panel data.

And now for the short presentations at #SHESG2025. Priyanka Anand examines how people use information when deciding when/whether to start claiming social security or disability insurance (between 62 and the FRA). SSA statements materially affect this decision, increasing DI apps.

Wrapping up the full length presentations for the afternoon is Nick Tilipman and coauthor’s examination of health insurance brokers in the employer sponsored plan market. Brokers actually interact with beneficiaries in more than 50% of employer sponsored plans.

Now Olivia Zhao is presenting her joint work on how drug exclusivity periods for brand drugs affects innovation (as measured by new patents). She grounds the work in a specific policy: the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act) and examines how it changed the Rx pipeline.

Kicking off the afternoon session at #SHESG2025 is Luca Maini talking about list prices for prescription drugs. What are they for? What effects do they have? It’s not like pricing for soft drinks. One of the reasons are PBMs and rebates.

Rounding out the morning here in Chapel Hill for #SHESG2025 we have Michael French presenting joint work on the impact of increased access to opioids via telehealth during COVID on the opioid crisis. There was progress before COVID, then opioid deaths started rising again. Why?

Next up this morning at #SHESG2025 we have Bobby Harris from Georgia Tech presenting a paper on behavioral responses to major clinical diagnoses. Do you imagine yourself to be rational and quick to change (e.g. exercise) habits when you get new information? Well, let’s find out!

Kicking off @SHESG2025 we have Koleman Strumpf with a paper on social media addiction. (Yes, we realize there’s some irony in you reading about the paper here.) He and his coauthors have data that links several thousand people across multiple mobile apps.

Explore our final paper in the Special Issue on #LTC, addressing a vital question for policymakers in England: optimal resource allocation for Adult Social Care. This research examines the effects of public spending on care-related life quality: tinyurl.com/27xp6699

Can long-term care #insurance ease hospital pressures? A Health Economics Special Issue study from #China shows LTCI ⬇️ inpatient admissions by 10% and costs by 16%, while shifting care to community services. Read more: tinyurl.com/a9yy9m26

Everyone, please welcome Bobby Harris to his first #SHESG2025 conference! We're looking forward to his presentation and presence.

We are looking forward to Koleman Strumpf's presentation at #SHESG2025 this year!

Do #incentives shape how care needs are assessed? A new Health Economics Special Issue study finds nursing homes in France often “upcode” disability, while local authorities may downcode—shifting costs to informal #caregivers. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yp9xxuwx #LongTermCare #HealthEconomics

We're thrilled to have Olivia Zhao presenting at #SHESG2025. Read her intro and find more about her at o-zhao.github.io

Publicly funded home-based care does more than support daily life—it protects mental health. A new Health Economics Special Issue study finds it reduces depression, boosts quality of life, and lowers loneliness among older Europeans. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yz8ma2sc #HealthEconomics #LongTermCare

Introducing @hyunetoile, another of our great #SHESG2025 presenters!

How in God’s name is this an article in a serious newspaper?!? Why not discuss reading freaking goat entrails or the best ways to transmute base metals to gold? This is such a stupid stupid timeline!!! www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

High-intensity spousal #caregiving is linked to significant #mentalhealth impacts. New study finds that for both men and women, providing high-intensity care (4+ hrs/day) leads to large ⬆️ in depression symptoms. ⚖️ What are the policy choices? tinyurl.com/39khj7vc

From our Special Issue on Long-Term Care policy: Does the type of home care make a difference? Study reveals combining family and professional care leads to: ✅ Better self-rated health ✅ Improved mobility ✅ Lower depression 📰 Read the full paper: tinyurl.com/35tnrzc9 #HomeCare #LTC

How much is informal caregiving worth? Study estimates a compensating surplus of €9.55/hour on average in Europe—rising to €22 in Switzerland, just €5 in Spain. Caregiving is invaluable, but it comes at a hidden cost. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yck7dn5p @wiley.com @g2aging.bsky.social

Health Economics (New Study): Statewide bans on flavored e-cigs reduced vaping among young adults—but also pushed some toward cigarette smoking. 🚬➡️🚭 Findings highlight unintended risks for tobacco regulation. Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/yr38ns7z

When parents experience sudden #health shocks, families adapt fast—by moving in together or turning to nursing homes. New research shows policy design shapes these choices, with ripple effects on adult children’s jobs. tinyurl.com/mryan2w3 #HealthEconomics #LongTermCare

📢 Just published: a new Special Issue in Health Economics! ▶️Focus: Long-Term Care policies worldwide ▶️8 articles, 3 continents, big policy lessons Read here: bit.ly/4lNFUpK @wiley.com @g2aging.bsky.social #HealthEconomics #LongTermCare #AgingPolicy

Not for nothing, but does anyone know if it’s possible to fly a flag at *twice* mast??

Introducing another one of our amazing #SHESG2025 presenters, Wei Fu! Learn more at fu-wei.net

Health Economics (Early View): We often hear that robots take jobs. But what if they’re also protecting workers? A new study from South Korea looks at how industrial robots affect workplace injuries. bit.ly/4n0UuLl 🧵🔽

a friend finalized her dual citizenship to an EU country today and this is what it feels like to be a dog at the shelter watching another dog get adopted

#SHESG2025 is less than 30 days away!! It's time to introduce our presenter line-up, starting with @cpdurrance.bsky.social

Donald Trump says he is going to deploy the National Guard to Chicago. This is what weak men do to pretend they’re strong. Stay safe, stand with your community, and most importantly, know your rights:

All Folks Had To Do Was Vote For The Super Qualified Black Lady… With A Degree In Economics

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a letter from Thomas Jefferson to WS Smith in 1787. I worry it will prove prescient. Focus on “And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time…” and subsequent text. www.monticello.org/research-edu...

Health Economics (Early View): In Norway’s oil-price slump, poor #health increased job-loss risk—especially for women and the young. For white‑collar workers it raised #unemployment; for older/blue‑collar workers it pushed uptake of health benefits. bit.ly/4oI8fAt

Health Economics (Early View): How do we measure the value of different #health states—and what happens when new online tools try to do it differently? A recent study explores the promise and pitfalls of an emerging method. 👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Serious question (not a rhetorical rant): since when have we been obliged to show our papers in this country? If I’m not driving a car, why can’t I just say “fuck off” and keep on walking? What law obliges me to prove who I am to any officer who doesn’t have a warrant or even probable cause?

Health Economics (Early View): A new study on hip fracture care in England shows that a large "all-or-nothing" bonus successfully incentivized #hospitals to provide a full bundle of best-practice treatments, improving quality of care dramatically. 👇 bit.ly/41cZZOG

Health Economics (Early View): What happens to generic drug prices when firms compete across multiple markets under regulation? A new study from #Portugal explores the dynamics of multimarket competition in #pharmaceuticals. bit.ly/45GcGmB

Health Economics (Early View): Investing in adult social care boosts the economy. A £1000 rise in care spending per client raises paid production by £216 in the short run & £670 in the long run, with wider regional spillovers. Read the article here: bit.ly/4fL6lLh

So many MAGA cultists think that all the European leaders flying to Washington on two days notice is a sign of Trump’s power instead of what is actually is: a sign that the world thinks Trump is frighteningly weak, childishly foolish, and that he got steamrolled by Putin.

There’s no other way to see it… Trump got rolled. The most frustrating part of it is that you could see it coming a mile away.

Secret police disappearing people ✅ Unquestioning loyalty to the national leader ✅ Control of media ✅ Control over universities ✅ State control over the means of production ✅ So, exactly how is the US different today than East Germany c. 1985?

When this fascist president is finally brought down and we've erased his face from our timeline, it will be time to pass a federal prohibition of any law enforcement or military wearing masks to conceal their identify anywhere in the US. Such outrageous images must never stain our nation again.

*Concentration Camp* ... Florida plans to open a second *concentration camp*. Please call them what they are.

The PPI was *way* higher than expected this morning (maybe 4x expectations). That signals inflation is roaring back, Fed's not likely to cut rates, etc. But no mention in online @nytimes.com or @washingtonpost.com - on the front page or business section. Why? Y'all don't do news anymore?

Man!! I am sorry to have missed this! I hope everyone at IHEA is enjoying Bali!