Natalie Reaves

Natalie Reaves is an Associate Professor of Economics at Rowan University, affiliated with the College of Humanities & Social Sciences and the Department of Political Science & Economics. A southern New Jersey native, she contributes expertise in health economics, pharmaceutical regulation, and interdisciplinary economic research.

• Education: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Economics from Rutgers University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and Wayne State University

Her research focuses broadly on health economics, including health insurance systems, Medicare/Medicaid policies, and the impact of medical technology on healthcare costs. She also investigates how government regulations (patents, tax laws) influence pharmaceutical innovation for rare/neglected diseases, with secondary interests in environmental economics, law and economics, and neuroeconomics.

Contact: reaves@rowan.edu