David Bradford
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Health economist. Editor-in-Chief at Health Economics. Professor at the University of Georgia - which really wants me to clarify these are my opinions only.
Athens, GA
Joined July 2016
The editorial boards of seven leading health econ journals are taking a stand today against political influence and ideological attacks on peer review and academia. No matter what you study we want to see your scholarship and will NEVER collaborate with suppression. Please repost
The Editorial Boards of leading health econ journals are issuing a Joint Statement of Principles on Editorial Independence. In these troubled times some scholars worry their work might suffer ideological attack. We reaffirm our commitment to unfettered scholarship. Please repost.
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This is a grossly anti-American infringement on 1A and academic freedom by Texas A&M. I taught transgender policy this week in my @universityofga undergrad class. Students appreciate the chance to think about the issues. They can handle it! https://t.co/ghlHfmXMVc via @NYTimes
nytimes.com
The university system will ban advocacy of “race or gender ideology, or topics related to sexual orientation or gender identity” without approval.
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Can paying people to vaccinate backfire? A new study finds that 1 in 7 vaccine-hesitant adults who would have accepted a COVID-19 shot declined when offered money. Incentives ⬇️ trust in vaccine safety & weakened prosocial motivation to vaccinate. https://t.co/qqwCf7NdmZ
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When outpatient care becomes affordable, patients don’t just visit the clinic more—they uncover hidden health needs. The expanded chronic disease coverage in China increased both outpatient and inpatient use, revealing the cost of delayed care. https://t.co/olNjlHX62T
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I just confirmed that @SenOssoff / @ossoff voted “no” on reopening government before the ACA fix is in place. Thank you Senator!
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Hey, @SenSchumer, I’m not one of your constituents, but I swear to God, if the senate Dems cave and sign off on a budget without first fixing the ACA subsidy problem I will give every penny I can to whoever primaries you. At this point you’re nothing but a worthless MAGA enabler.
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New study finds that U.S. regions hardest hit by Japan’s manufacturing surge in the 1970s–80s saw higher cardiovascular & drug-related deaths among Black workers, but not whites. Trade shocks can deepen health inequality. https://t.co/M62G3ln3yl
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EPA’s air-quality reforms did more than cut pollution—they improved lives from birth 🌎👶 ⬇️ Low birth weight 5.5% ⬇️ Very preterm births 13% Biggest gains were seen among Black & single mothers. https://t.co/bAwvrWr0mx
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Enhanced social care can reshape healthcare use. A new study finds that after joining Australia’s NDIS, people with disability made fewer subsidized mental & allied health visits—suggesting social care may replace, not raise, demand for clinical care. https://t.co/50HoSC3ZXN
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Who says economists are out of touch with real people and that our work is irrelevant??? https://t.co/VAy6xmOejV
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It's a remarkable fact that the bottom 10% in France and UK have about the same income (slightly higher) as their American counterparts - in spite of the fact that America has much higher GDP per capita. That's a testament to our policy choices, including the failure to raise the
It's important to note that the US, UK, and France have essentially the same 10th percentile income levels, despite the UK and France having more than double the US national minimum wage
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When maternity wards are crowded, mothers receive fewer medical interventions—and newborns fare better. Evidence from Norway suggests that “less can be more” in healthcare. Read the study in Health Economics: https://t.co/Wvte53SOPZ
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🤖 Can robots make us healthier? A new study finds that regions with higher robot adoption show ⬇️ in chronic diseases. As robots replace physically demanding jobs, they may reduce worker stress & improve overall wellbeing. https://t.co/tLReQjdF0L
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Zero new jobs in the federal government posted on JOE in the past three weeks. Not surprising given the government shutdown (which began Oct 1), but still grim. At least two-thirds fewer such jobs posted in 2025 than in each of the past six years at this time. #econjobmarket
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When a spouse dies, the surviving partner’s need for institutional long-term care spikes—by 1.5 percentage point within 3 months, then fades by 10. Early post-bereavement support is key to sustaining “aging-in-place.” Read our new paper: https://t.co/nCzHv61jb9
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📢 New in Health Economics: The first large-scale longitudinal study (25,000 adults, 14 years) shows how #hope shapes health, education, work, resilience & social outcomes. https://t.co/rPydiMUxvY
@uniofwarwick @BrookingsInst
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Woman in charge of U.S. program to traffic humans arrives in London for human trafficking summit.
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To drink or not to drink? 🥂 New in Health Economics: Cognitive skills link to frequent but lighter drinking, noncognitive skills lower risky use, while social skills raise both consumption and binge risk. https://t.co/Xfxsnl8dwa
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So excited to have this out. If you’re in insurance and want to partner to test any of these ideas, please be in touch!
Read the full report from @kerri_raissian & @JNecciDineen here:
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📉 The ACA reduced uninsured rates—but not equally. In the U.S. South, counties in states with less oppressive racial histories gained far more than neighbors across the border with deeper Jim Crow legacies. History still shapes who benefits from reform: https://t.co/KMpYfzSnGX
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📈 Once niche, health economics is now central to the field. A new study shows its share in top journals tripled since the 1990s—driven not by conformity, but by innovative, high-quality research. Health is shaping the future of economics.
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This paper explores the evolving role of health economics within economic research and publishing over the past 30 years. Historically, largely a niche field, health economics has become increasing...
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