Don Kenkel

Don Kenkel is the Andrew Dickson White Professor in the Department of Economics at Cornell University. His expertise spans health economics, tobacco control, and cost-benefit analysis. Research examines prevention policies for smoking and alcohol use, regulatory impacts on tobacco markets, and behavioral responses to public health interventions.

Key projects analyze e-cigarette regulations, menthol cigarette bans, and consumer preferences for reduced-risk products. His work combines empirical methods with policy evaluation to assess welfare implications of health regulations and market-based interventions.