معرفی
Hoa Vu is a Lecturer and Lead Economist at the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) at Northwestern University, specializing in health economics, immigration, education economics, and labor economics. Their research examines policy impacts on health outcomes, disparities, and socioeconomic factors. Dr. Vu teaches courses like Topics in Health Policy and supports a $4.29 million grant evaluating youth employment interventions led by Michelle Yin.
Education:
- PhD in Economics, University of Kansas (2021)
- MA in Economics, Arizona State University (2015)
- Bachelor's in Finance, Vietnam National University Hanoi (2012)
Research Interests: Vu’s work bridges economic policy and health equity, focusing on how historical and contemporary policies (e.g., abortion legalization, segregation, immigration enforcement) shape long-term health outcomes. They analyze prenatal exposures, racial violence impacts, and systemic barriers to healthcare access. Their recent studies highlight intergenerational effects of legal changes and spatial inequities.
Grants & Labs:
- Lead role in a major grant assessing disability employment transitions in Virginia.
- Associated with the RISEI Lab, focusing on applied economic and policy research.
Labs/Teams: Active in the RISEI Lab, collaborating on projects integrating economic analysis with social policy solutions.
