David Silver

David Silver is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at UC Santa Barbara, with affiliated appointments at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). His research examines health economics, including provider behavior, healthcare access, and the impact of government programs on health outcomes.

Publications analyze diverse healthcare settings, from emergency department productivity to geographic variation in cesarean sections and Medicare payment reforms. Methodologically, research employs econometric techniques to evaluate policy impacts and behavioral responses in healthcare systems.