Date of Graduation
Spring 5-18-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE)
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Economics
First Advisor
Andrew Hobbs
Abstract
In the United States, the current medical system has been controversial due to its non-universal design. Typically those who’re employed and middle or upper class have the most access to health care due to this design. Even among those with access to health insurance the amount of out-of-pocket medical expenses that families are exposed to after insurance can cause a burden in itself for staying financially afloat that year, especially when paired with the increasing cost of living in the U.S. from 2009-Present. For the purpose of this paper, we’ll be examining the relationship between migration & high medical expenses in the United States from 2009-2019. Our findings find a relationship between medical expenses and migration, and also a relationship between State-level medicaid expansion with decreased migration/medical costs.
Recommended Citation
Sanders, Zuriel, "The Association between High Medical Costs & Migration in the United States" (2023). Master's Theses. 1510.
https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/1510
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Health Policy Commons, Social Policy Commons, Social Welfare Commons
