Member Directory
Academic Member
Cornell University
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jhc38@cornell.edu
Health Equity/Research Interest
My research focuses on the economics of risky health behaviors. I am particularly interested in obesity and the diet and physical activity patterns that contribute to it. Specifically, I study the factors that explain differences in obesity, the economic consequences of obesity, and I evaluate policies and programs to reduce disparities in obesity, diet, and physical activity. I teach courses in health economics at the undergraduate and PhD levels.
Expertise/Goals
I study disparities in risky health behaviors, such as poor diet and physical inactivity, and disparities in health conditions such as obesity. My goals are to shed light on the causes of risky health behaviors, the consequences of risky health behaviors, and the effects of policies and programs to modify risky health behaviors. I also enjoy teaching and mentoring the next generation of scholars.
Degree
PhD
Title
Professor
Organization
Cornell University
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College/School
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Department
Policy Analysis & Management; Economics
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Area of Expertise (Methods)
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Area of Expertise (Content)
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Area of interest
Education
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Center Membership
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