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Weiwei Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Finance and Quantitative Analysis at Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business. With expertise in empirical health economics and health services research, she investigates policy impacts on healthcare access, utilization, and outcomes.
- Ph.D. in Economics from University of Memphis
- M.A. in Economic Analysis from Carlos III University of Madrid
- B.A. in Economics and B.S. in Mathematics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Her research spans:
- Health insurance effects and healthcare expenditures
- Substance use and correctional facility healthcare
- Vaccine policy and public health communication
- Economic disparities in health outcomes
- Noncognitive skills in labor market success
Recent publications in JAMA Pediatrics, Health Affairs, and American Journal of Public Health analyze topics like prison healthcare mortality, child maltreatment during school closures, and policy impacts of marijuana legalization on traffic safety. She has served as principal investigator and consultant in multiple funded research projects.
Teaching courses in Business Statistics (ECON2300) and Economics of Healthcare (ECON3478), Dr. Chen connects her policy research to practical applications in the classroom.
