Dr. Andrew Foster

Biography

Andrew D. Foster is the George S. and Nancy B. Parker Professor of Economics and a Professor of Health Services, Policy, and Practice at Brown University. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1988. His research focuses on empirical microeconomics, particularly in the fields of population, environment, development, and health economics. Recent studies include the examination of economic growth in rural India, the influences of local democratization, and the interplay between groundwater usage and forest cover. Foster has been involved in various projects addressing nursing home care economics in collaboration with Harvard's Kennedy School. His ongoing work emphasizes the effects of air quality changes in Delhi and the impact of population policies on economic outcomes. His extensive publication record includes influential scholarly articles and participation in significant funded research projects across various demographics and environmental studies, contributing to the understanding of the intricate connections between economic factors and public health. He teaches courses in economic development, health impacts, and environmental issues related to development economics at Brown University.

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