Amanda Cook

Amanda Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), affiliated with the Allen W. and Carol M. Schmidthorst College of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Purdue University (2016), an M.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University (2011), and a B.A. in Mathematics from Grinnell College (2003). Her research focuses on health economics, econometrics, and industrial organization, with an emphasis on hospital reimbursement, health insurance markets, and policy implications. Key topics include the effects of being uninsured, Medicaid expansion, and the impact of cannabis legalization on healthcare expenditures.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Economics, Purdue University, 2016
• M.A. in Economics, Vanderbilt University, 2011
• B.A. in Mathematics, Grinnell College, 2003

Research Interests:

Her work examines hospital reimbursement strategies, health insurance market dynamics, and public health policy. Recent studies explore upcoding practices, the negative health effects of uninsurance, and theoretical models of health insurance as platform markets. She also investigates topics like the relationship between cannabis policy and traffic safety, and the socioeconomic impacts of natural disasters on education and healthcare.

Key Article Trends:

Her publications span interdisciplinary themes, including healthcare policy evaluation, econometric analysis of insurance markets, and the societal implications of drug legalization. She frequently collaborates on studies blending empirical and theoretical approaches to address real-world challenges in healthcare access and equity.

Grants & Advising:

No advisees or grant details are explicitly listed in the provided text, though her research indicates engagement with policy-relevant funding opportunities.

Labs/Teams:

Not explicitly mentioned, though her affiliations suggest participation in interdisciplinary research groups within the Schmidthorst College of Business and Department of Economics.