Charlie Rafkin

Charlie Rafkin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at The University of British Columbia. His research focuses on topics in social policy, utilizing ideas from behavioral economics to study transfer programs and housing insecurity. Rafkin's work bridges behavioral and public economics, with an emphasis on understanding how behavioral insights can inform social policy. He is affiliated with the Vancouver School of Economics and teaches courses related to his research interests. His personal website provides further details about his research and teaching.

Charlie Rafkin is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on Economics, with a particular emphasis on public and behavioral economics. Rafkin's work explores topics such as intergenerational mobility, optimal regulation of e-cigarettes, mortality change among less educated Americans, and the welfare effects of eligibility expansions in transfer programs. His research also examines social preferences, legal assistance for evictions, and the impact of government stances on public beliefs. Through empirical and theoretical analyses, Rafkin contributes to understanding the mechanisms behind policy effectiveness and individual decision-making in economic contexts.