Samuel Arenberg

Samuel Arenberg is an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston, jointly appointed in the Hobby School of Public Affairs and the Department of Economics. He is a Presidential Frontier Faculty member, focusing on public health and health policy, with research rooted in public, health, and environmental economics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, The University of Texas at Austin
• Master of Economics, The London School of Economics and Political Science

His research explores why people in different places or times live longer, emphasizing geographic inequality in mortality, stagnation in U.S. life expectancy, and the long-term health and economic impacts of healthcare access and environmental exposure. He uses economic and demographic methods to study aging populations, health disparities, and policy interventions.

His recent publications span journals such as American Economic Journal: Applied Economics and Demography, showing a consistent focus on health economics, environmental impacts, and policy evaluation. Themes across his work include spatial disparities, intergenerational health effects, and the socioeconomic determinants of longevity.

Scientific Awards:

• No specific awards mentioned in the text.

Samuel Arenberg advises students and leads research projects on health policy and economic inequality, though no specific advisees are listed. He has likely secured research grants related to public health and aging, given his NBER postdoctoral fellowship and publication record. His research contributes to understanding and addressing critical public health challenges in the U.S., particularly through economic modeling and policy analysis.

He is associated with research initiatives at the intersection of public affairs and economics, likely contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on health policy, aging, and environmental justice at the University of Houston.