Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 1d

📢 New in Health Economics: The first large-scale longitudinal study (25,000 adults, 14 years) shows how #hope shapes health, education, work, resilience & social outcomes.

tinyurl.com/4e43zeyb @brookings.edu @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social

1 2

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 4d

To drink or not to drink? 🥂

New in Health Economics: Cognitive skills link to frequent but lighter drinking, noncognitive skills lower risky use, while social skills raise both consumption and binge risk.

tinyurl.com/3dftmvs4

1 1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 7d

📉 The ACA reduced uninsured rates—but not equally.

In the U.S. South, counties in states with less oppressive racial histories gained far more than neighbors across the border with deeper Jim Crow legacies.

History still shapes who benefits from reform: tinyurl.com/537z5ysx

1 1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 7d

📈 Once niche, health economics is now central to the field.

A new study shows its share in top journals tripled since the 1990s—driven not by conformity, but by innovative, high-quality research.

Health is shaping the future of economics.

Early View

The Rise of Health Economics: Transforming the Landscape of Economic Research

tinyurl.com

7 8

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 8d

👣 In Ethiopia, untreated clubfoot cuts children’s mobility, mental health & schooling significantly.

Early Ponseti treatment restores up to 71–82% of lost human flourishing.

A $500 intervention with life-changing impact.

Hope Walks: The Impact of Clubfoot Treatment on Human Flourishing in Ethiopia

tinyurl.com

1 3

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 11d

In Sweden, mothers with less schooling were more likely to vaccinate after reading scientific messages. But emotional survivor stories backfired—reducing uptake among high school–educated mothers.

🎯Targeted framing can shift outcomes.

Targeting Vaccine Information Framing to Recipients' Education: A Randomized Trial

We study the effect of framing informational campaigns scientifically or emotionally on the vaccination uptake of recipients with different educational backgrounds. 7616 Swedish mothers stratified…

tinyurl.com

1 1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 14d

Flu season is coming. 🍂💉

A French study shows that invitation letters & free vouchers boost vaccination—especially among the most risk-averse.

Clearer, targeted campaigns could save thousands. tinyurl.com/y7frzfk2 @universityofleeds.bsky.social

3 5

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 14d

Does the way we frame #contraceptive effectiveness change people’s choices?

New evidence shows risk and time framings—“5% will get pregnant” vs “95% won’t”—shift preferences in measurable ways.

You've Been Framed: The Impact of Risk and Time Framings on Contraceptive Preferences in a Discrete Choice Experiment

Previous research shows that choices are influenced by how probabilities are presented, that we value losses more than gains, and that we misunderstand cumulative probabilities over time. These…

tinyurl.com

1 1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 15d

Can stronger employer responsibilities improve workplace accommodation for sick workers?

A new study from the Netherlands finds no significant impact on accommodations, but reveals firms are opting out of public insurance to manage costs themselves.

Early View

Do Stronger Employer Responsibilities Enhance Work Accommodation for Sick-Listed Workers? Evidence From a Dutch Reform

tinyurl.com

1 1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 16d

How can governments better target #health insurance for those most in need?

A new study from #Indonesia applies machine learning to improve enrollment strategies—showing data-driven approaches can enhance efficiency & equity.

Read the full paper here:

Early View

Using Policy Learning to Inform Health Insurance Targeting: A Case Study of Indonesia

tinyurl.com

2 4

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 19d

New research finds that Chinese-funded transportation infrastructure in Africa significantly improved child health, particularly during the construction phase.

The likely mechanism? Mothers' increased paid employment during this period. 👶🚧
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

1 4

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 20d

What happens to malpractice costs when states repeal noneconomic damage caps?Evidence from Georgia & Illinois shows insurance premiums jump 📈 —especially in OB-GYN & surgery—with stronger effects after State Supreme Court rulings.
👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

1 1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 21d

Explore our final paper in the Special Issue on #LTC, addressing a vital question for policymakers in England: optimal resource allocation for Adult Social Care. This research examines the effects of public spending on care-related life quality: tinyurl.com/27xp6699

1 1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 23d

Can long-term care #insurance ease hospital pressures?

A Health Economics Special Issue study from #China shows LTCI ⬇️ inpatient admissions by 10% and costs by 16%, while shifting care to community services.

Read more: tinyurl.com/a9yy9m26

2 2

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 26d

Do #incentives shape how care needs are assessed?

A new Health Economics Special Issue study finds nursing homes in France often “upcode” disability, while local authorities may downcode—shifting costs to informal #caregivers.

🔗 tinyurl.com/yp9xxuwx

#LongTermCare #HealthEconomics

1 1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · 28d

Publicly funded home-based care does more than support daily life—it protects mental health.

A new Health Economics Special Issue study finds it reduces depression, boosts quality of life, and lowers loneliness among older Europeans.

🔗 tinyurl.com/yz8ma2sc

#HealthEconomics #LongTermCare

2 3

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · Sep 8

High-intensity spousal #caregiving is linked to significant #mentalhealth impacts. New study finds that for both men and women, providing high-intensity care (4+ hrs/day) leads to large ⬆️ in depression symptoms.

⚖️ What are the policy choices? tinyurl.com/39khj7vc

1 1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · Sep 6

From our Special Issue on Long-Term Care policy: Does the type of home care make a difference? Study reveals combining family and professional care leads to:

✅ Better self-rated health
✅ Improved mobility
✅ Lower depression

📰 Read the full paper: tinyurl.com/35tnrzc9

#HomeCare #LTC

1 2

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · Sep 4

How much is informal caregiving worth?

Study estimates a compensating surplus of €9.55/hour on average in Europe—rising to €22 in Switzerland, just €5 in Spain.

Caregiving is invaluable, but it comes at a hidden cost.

🔗 tinyurl.com/yck7dn5p @wiley.com @g2aging.bsky.social

1 1 5

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · Sep 3

Health Economics (New Study): Statewide bans on flavored e-cigs reduced vaping among young adults—but also pushed some toward cigarette smoking. 🚬➡️🚭

Findings highlight unintended risks for tobacco regulation.

Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/yr38ns7z

5 6

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · Sep 2

When parents experience sudden #health shocks, families adapt fast—by moving in together or turning to nursing homes. New research shows policy design shapes these choices, with ripple effects on adult children’s jobs. tinyurl.com/mryan2w3
#HealthEconomics #LongTermCare

2 5

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · Aug 30

📢 Just published: a new Special Issue in Health Economics!

▶️Focus: Long-Term Care policies worldwide
▶️8 articles, 3 continents, big policy lessons

Read here: bit.ly/4lNFUpK @wiley.com @g2aging.bsky.social
#HealthEconomics #LongTermCare #AgingPolicy

1 3

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · Aug 28

Takeaway: Robots aren’t just reshaping the labor market. They’re also making workplaces safer—removing dangerous tasks from human hands and reducing the toll of injury.

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · Aug 28

The evidence: more robots = fewer severe injuries.
📉 Permanent disability claims fell the most.
📉 Overall compensation costs dropped, not because payouts shrank—but because fewer workers got hurt in the first place.

1

Health Economics @hec-wiley.bsky.social · Aug 28

Robots are increasingly doing tasks like:

-Lifting heavy loads
-Repetitive strain work
-Handling hazardous materials

These are exactly the kinds of jobs that put workers at greatest risk of serious injury.

1