@jtkolstad

Economist. Professor @UCBerkeley. Co-Founder @picwell. Interested in (and maybe tweeting on) health policy and economics.

 Berkeley, CA
Joined August 2014
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I hope Americans are as insistent on the return of the 2300 kids separated from their parents as they have been against the policy of separation itself! This is truly a human rights issue.
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I rarely cover funding news, but this is different... Ooda Health had its pick of investors, but insisted on VC firms with senior female partners. Exclusive here on its $30m raise from @annielamont & DFJ’s @emelton -> cnb.cx/2M2u0aM
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Retweet if you’re an academic willing to explain to the Pearson family that Oeindrila Dube and Chris Blattman are world-class researchers, and that describing them as “underqualified and inexperienced” is shameful. chicagomaroon.com/article/20…
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Then do something about it. xitter.cf/VP/status/963899956900…
Vice President Mike Pence Archived
@VP4514 Feb 2018
Our hearts break for all the victims and families affected by today’s terrible school shooting in Broward County, FL. These students, teachers, administrators, & families will all remain in our prayers.
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This article has the opinions of a roster of the smart people I would ask about the Amazon et al venture (e.g. @LeemoreDafny, @amitabhchandra2, @zackcooperYale and @jtkolstad). xitter.cf/sangerkatz/status/9586…
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Our lab is seeking applicants for a postdocs interested in working on "big data and development" - problems that combine machine learning and development economics. Apply by Jan 15: didl.berkeley.edu/joinus
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5/ Brot-Goldberg, @amitabhchandra2, @BenHandel, @jtkolstad QJE academic.oup.com/qje/article… I love how research can bring surprises; this paper changed the way I think about high-deductible health plans

What does a Deductible Do? The Impact of Cost-Sharing on Health Care Prices, Quantities, and...

Abstract. Measuring consumer responsiveness to medical care prices is a central issue in health economics and a key ingredient in the optimal design and re

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New Research by O-Lab's @BenHandel and @jtkolstad examines the impact of high deductibles on consumer spending. academic.oup.com/qje/article…
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The GOP health care bill would take away coverage for 22 million Americans to give tax cuts to the 0.4%. It's immoral. Retweet if you agree.
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How can consumers make more informed choices about health insurance? See @benhandel's & @jtkolstad's proposal: bit.ly/1WL7cwj
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Great funding opportunity for advanced PhD students and junior faculty working on health economics @BeckerFriedman bfi.uchicago.edu/healthecon/…
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How can schools get more high-performing minority students into gifted classes? David Card discusses. #Olablaunch
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Replying to @haroldpollack
we should have a full version late summer/early fall.
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Here's why so many people feel cranky about their health insurance these days: bit.ly/20ePnXn
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How can we make medical tech coverage more cost-effective? @amitabhchandra2, @nicholas_bagley, & @afrakt explore: bit.ly/1WIeFwe
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Jon Kolstad retweeted
Ben Handel@BenHandel29 Apr 2016
Article on my @hamiltonproj proposal with @jtkolstad about insurance choice policy theconversation.com/having-t…

Having trouble picking the right health insurance plan? Let an algorithm decide

A key goal of the Affordable Care Act was to lower health care costs, but first we have to help individuals make better choices.

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Jon Kolstad retweeted
Loren Adler@LorenAdler6 Mar 2016
The case for smarter deductibles in health care plans: nytimes.com/2016/02/07/upsho…

The Big Problem With High Health Care Deductibles (Published 2016)

Research shows higher deductibles reduce spending, but it does not show that they lead workers to compare prices or make wise choices on where to cut.

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What tools could help consumers make better health insurance choices? See what @BenHandel & @jtkolstad propose: bit.ly/1WL7cwj
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Important work by Zach Cooper, @MartinSGaynor, and @johnvanreenen. Finally we have data on both "p" and "q". nyti.ms/223u0ec
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Well said. End the Gun Epidemic in America nyti.ms/21DrVpe

Opinion | End the Gun Epidemic in America (Published 2015)

​It is a moral outrage and national disgrace that civilians can legally purchase weapons designed to kill people with brutal speed and efficiency.

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