David N. van der Goes

David N. van der Goes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of New Mexico. His research spans environmental economics, international development, healthcare policy, and health insurance dynamics. He is affiliated with institutions such as the Nepal Study Center, the Science Impact Laboratory for Policy and Economics (SILPE), and the Institute for Social Research. His work frequently addresses cost-benefit analyses, policy impacts on marginalized groups, and healthcare utilization trends.

Key research interests include the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion effects, opioid misuse in chronic pain management, and veterans' educational outcomes post-9/11 GI Bill. He has also explored topics like intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring in spinal surgeries and the economic implications of gadolinium-based contrast agents in medical imaging.

His articles from 2025 to 2019 reflect a focus on healthcare economics, public policy, and epidemiological analysis. Notable trends include critical evaluations of healthcare interventions, disparities in access, and the interplay between policy and health outcomes. Despite prolific output, no scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Dr. van der Goes collaborates with interdisciplinary teams through affiliations like the Water Resources Program and the Center for Social Policy. His work often integrates quantitative methods to assess social and economic impacts of healthcare and policy decisions.