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Kurt Lavetti is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Ohio State University, currently on leave as a visiting scholar at Stanford University's Economics Department until Summer 2025. He is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA).
His research focuses on empirical, policy-relevant questions in health and labor economics, particularly the design and value of health insurance plans, compensating wage differentials, job mobility determinants, non-competition contracts, and physician labor markets. His work often bridges theoretical economic models with real-world policy implications.
Kurt's recent publications highlight his expertise in health insurance economics, labor market dynamics, and healthcare policy. Key themes include the impacts of non-competition agreements on worker mobility, the valuation of Medicaid expansions, and the interplay between wage compensation and occupational risk.
- Research Fellow, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA)
- Research Associate, National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
At Ohio State University, Kurt has taught PhD and undergraduate courses in health economics, including specialized courses on health insurance and labor market theory. He previously served as a Lecturer in the Cornell University Prison Education Program, teaching Introduction to Microeconomics.
