Graham Gardner

Graham Gardner is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. His research focuses on applied microeconomics, particularly the health and policy implications of reproductive health access.

Education:

• PhD in Economics, Michigan State University (2023)
• MA in Economics, Michigan State University (2020)
• BS in Mathematics, Union University (2017)

Research Interests: Gardner examines topics such as maternal and infant health outcomes under abortion restrictions, the effects of parental involvement laws on teen abortion access, and Medicaid policy impacts on workforce participation among older adults. His work bridges economics, public health, and social policy.

Publications: Recent studies include analyses of abortion ballot measures' electoral effects, maternal health consequences of restricted abortion access, and Medicaid work requirements' societal impacts. These publications emphasize policy-relevant insights in health economics and public welfare.

Teaching: Courses include Introductory Microeconomics, Contending Perspectives in Economics, and Global Health.