Dr. Thomas Macurdy

Biography

Thomas MaCurdy is a widely-recognized economist and expert in applied econometrics. He serves as a Professor of Economics and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and the Stanford Institute of Economic Policy Research. Throughout his career, MaCurdy has published numerous articles in both professional and public policy journals, and has held editorial roles for various academic publications. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of healthcare policy, social services, and the economic implications of governmental regulations. Additionally, he directs several projects that support the activities and operations of prominent federal and state agencies, including the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). MaCurdy has actively participated in technical review committees for various governmental bodies and has supervised empirical projects involved with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. He has earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and a B.A. from the University of Washington, and he teaches numerous courses related to economics at Stanford University.

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