Author ORCID Identifier
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9068-7634
Date of Award
Spring 5-12-2023
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Dr. Jim Marton
Second Advisor
Dr. Melinda Pitts
Third Advisor
Dr. Tom Mroz
Fourth Advisor
Dr. John Gibson
Abstract
While distinct in their particular theme, the following two essays all have one unified goal. Their collective goal is to provide accurate estimates for important policy topics useful for policymakers and researchers. The first essay revisits the RAND HIE using a new matching method to address the potential insurance plan endogeneity. The resulting analysis finds small changes in demand elasticity for medical care but statistically significant improvement in smoking rates at the study exit. The second essay looks at the financial health impacts of rural hospital closures.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/35035018
Recommended Citation
Henson, James, "Two Essays on Econometric Modelling of Consumer Demand for Health Insurance and Financial Impact of Rural Hospital Closures." Dissertation, Georgia State University, 2023.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/35035018