Nathan Tefft
- 207-786-6069
- ntefft@bates.edu
- Economics
- Assistant Professor
- Pettengill Hall, Room 271
Ph.D. in Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A. in Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. in Mathematics, Williams College
Fields of interest
Applied Microeconomics, including Health, Public, and Labor Economics.
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Teaching and Research Interests
Currently, Tefft is researching the effects of soft drink taxation on consumption and obesity; the relationship between minimum wage law changes and health; the effects of Earned Income Tax credit receipt and unhealthy behaviors; and the associations between obesity, alcohol consumption, and motor vehicle accidents.
Tefft has also been involved in interdisciplinary projects that intersect with public health and public policy. Past and current research topics in these areas include early childhood intervention programs related to child health and effects of soft drink tax policies.
His current teaching areas include health economics and statistics.
Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)
“Fast Food Prices, Obesity, and the Minimum Wage.” (with Chad Cotti). Economics & Human Biology, in press.
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“Mental Health and Employment: The SAD Story.” Economics & Human Biology, 2012, 10 (3): 242-255.
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“Decomposing the Relationship Between Macroeconomic Conditions and Fatal Car Crashes During the Great Recession: Alcohol- and Non-Alcohol-Related Accidents.” (with Chad Cotti) The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, 2011, 11 (1): Topics Article 48.
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Link to Journal Article - or – Download (PDF)
Link to Journal Article - or – Download (PDF)
Link to Journal Article - or – Download (PDF)
Link to Journal Article - or – Download (PDF)
Work in Progress
“Driving under the influence of obesity: the external costs and benefits of unhealthy behavior.” (with Richard Dunn).
“State-level Unemployment and the Utilization of Preventive Medical Services.” (with Andrew Kageleiry).
“Non-Linear Effects of Soda Taxes on Consumption and Weight Outcomes.” (with Jason Fletcher and David Frisvold).