Regular biography
Don Kenkel is the Andrew Dickson White Professor in the Department of Economics at Cornell University. His research focuses on health economics and public sector economics, particularly the economics of disease prevention and health promotion. His work includes studies on public health policies, such as alcohol taxes, cigarette taxes, and advertising for smoking cessation. He has published in leading journals, including the Journal of Political Economy and the Journal of Health Economics. His current research examines tobacco regulation, tobacco taxation, and the market for e-cigarettes.
Scholar-generated biography
Don Kenkel is a health economist at Cornell University whose research focuses on the economic aspects of health behavior and policy. His work explores the impact of health knowledge, schooling, and taxation on behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and health care demand. Kenkel's studies analyze how policies like alcohol and cigarette taxes influence consumer behavior, health risks, and social costs. He also investigates the role of education in shaping health outcomes and the effectiveness of public health interventions. His research provides insights into the economic valuation of health and the design of health-related policies.