Livio Di Matteo

Livio Di Matteo is a Professor of Economics at Lakehead University, specializing in health economics, public finance, and economic history. He is also affiliated with the Department of History as an Adjunct Professor.

Education

• PhD from McMaster University
• MA from the University of Western Ontario
• Honours BA from Lakehead University

Research Focus

His work examines determinants of health expenditures, public-private health spending dynamics, and the sustainability of provincial health funding. Additionally, he analyzes wealth inequality using historical census-linked probate records for Ontario (1870-1930), funded by SSHRC grants.

Affiliations & Recognition

• Member, CIHI National Health Expenditure Advisory Panel
• Contributor, Worthwhile Canadian Initiative blog
• Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute
• Canadian Who's Who entry since 1995