Biography :
Jason Jung is a PhD student in Economics at the University of Washington, specializing in applied microeconomics and health economics. His research evaluates healthcare and economic policies, particularly analyzing the impacts of Medicare on seniors' physical activity, housing instability on health outcomes, and nutrition assistance programs. He employs rigorous applied econometric methods, using nationally representative datasets. Jason holds a Master’s degree in Applied Economics from Cornell University. His goal is to pursue an academic career as a professor, contributing to evidence-based policy discussions and mentoring students in economics and public health