Elisa Maffioli

Elisa Maffioli, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and an Assistant Professor of Global Public Health. Her research focuses on addressing socio-economic, behavioral, and political determinants of health in low-income countries, particularly in Africa and Southeast Asia. She employs randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental methods, and cost-effectiveness analysis to evaluate public health interventions targeting infectious diseases, maternal/child health, and social protection programs.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Duke University (2018)
• MSc and BSc in Economics, Bocconi University, Italy (2012 and 2009)

Research Interests:

• Health Economics
• Development Economics
• Political Economy of Health Systems
• Impact Evaluation of Public Health Programs

Her work emphasizes evidence-based policy solutions, collaborating with governments and international organizations to design scalable interventions. Recent studies include evaluating maternal cash transfer programs in Myanmar, analyzing cellphone access's role in epidemic containment, and assessing the long-term effects of nutrition-sensitive programs during crises.

Awards: No specific awards listed, though her work has been published in top journals including Journal of Development Economics and Health Policy and Planning.

Grants and Advising: Details not explicitly provided in text, but her research portfolio suggests involvement in global health funding mechanisms. She advises through collaborative projects with governmental and international bodies.

Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab mentioned, but collaborates with global health networks focused on poverty-related health challenges.