Regular biography
Katherine Meckel is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Graduate Studies in the Department of Economics at the University of California, San Diego. She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, earned in 2015. Her research focuses on Public Economics, Health Economics, and Labor Economics, with particular interest in anti-poverty transfers and their impact on health outcomes. Meckel's work is reflected in her profile page, which highlights her contributions to these research areas. Her faculty profile can be accessed at https://economics.ucsd.edu/faculty-and-research/faculty-profiles/meckel.html.
Scholar-generated biography
Katherine Meckel is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego, specializing in public economics, health economics, and the evaluation of nutrition assistance programs. Her research focuses on food security, infant health, and the impact of policy interventions on health outcomes. Meckel's work examines how economic policies, such as SNAP benefits and Medicaid, influence health disparities and access to essential services. She has published extensively on topics including the effects of environmental contaminants on infant health, the unintended consequences of payment reforms, and the long-term impacts of cigarette taxes on smoking behavior. Her research combines empirical analysis with policy relevance to address critical issues in public health and economic equity.