Jeffrey Harris
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Jeffrey E. Harris is a Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Department of Economics. His research focuses on Behavioral Economics, Health Economics, and Public Economics. He has contributed extensively to the understanding of public health issues, particularly through his work on COVID-19, including multiple peer-reviewed publications. Harris is also a practicing physician at Eisner Health, a federally qualified community health center in Los Angeles, where he serves underserved minority populations. His academic and professional career includes significant contributions to public health policy and research.