Date of Award
1-1-2020
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Economics
Content Description
1 online resource (x, 150 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Pinka Chatterji
Committee Members
Kajal Lahiri
Keywords
Health insurance, Medicare, Older people, Medical care, Medical care, Cost of, Food security
Subject Categories
Economics
Abstract
This dissertation consists of essays on the causal impact of public health insurance policies in the United States. Three chapters investigate how Medicare program, Medicare Prescription coverage program, and the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion impact on health-related outcomes, health care expenditure, and food wellbeing.
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Tu Thi Cam, "Essays on the effects of public health insurance policies on health care utilization, expenditure, and well-being" (2020). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 2537.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/2537