Healthcare Economist is produced by Jason Shafrin.
Currently, Jason is pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of California-San Diego (UCSD). Jason’s research interests include: all issues related to healthcare policy and economics, the health insurance market and its relationship to labor markets, as well as public and labor economics in general. For up to date information regarding Jason’s most recent research, teaching, and CV, please visit his homepage. Please, direct any questions regarding the content of the site to jason@healthcare-economist.com.
Brief Biography
- Graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. Received a B.S. of Economics from the Wharton School in Business and Public Policy as well as a B.A. from the School of Arts and Sciences in Spanish.
- Worked for two years as a financial analyst at General Electric in their Financial Management Program (FMP).
- Currently a Ph.D. student of Economics at the University of California-San Diego (UCSD), specializing in Healthcare Economics and Public Finance.
- Travels: Jason has traveled to the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, El Salvador, England, France, Germany, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, and Turkey.
- Where Jason has lived (chronologically): Tampa, FL; Milwaukee, WI; Philadelphia, PA; Sevilla, Spain; New York, NY; Hartford, CT; Charlotte, NC; Barcelona, Spain; and San Diego, CA.
- While Jason is an impartial researcher when investigating health care economics issues, he is extremely biased when it comes to one issue: sports. Jason is a passionate Wisconsin sports fans, avidly supporting the Brewers, Bucks, and Packers.