Ruben Juarez
UHERO-HMSA Distinguished Professor of Health Economics; Professor, UHERO and Department of Economics
Ruben Juarez's UHERO Research
Education
Ph.D., Economics, Rice University, 2008
B.S., Mathematics, CIMAT-Universidad de Guanajuato, 2004.
Research Interests
microeconomics, behavioral economics, network economics, and public healthRuben Juarez is the UHERO-HMSA Distinguished Professor of Health Economics, Professor of Economics, and UHERO Research Fellow at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. He combines microeconomics, network economics, and behavioral economics with public health to address critical issues in underserved communities in Hawaii. Dr. Juarez co-founded and directs various public health initiatives such as the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, the UHERO Statewide Rapid Survey, and the Pacific Alliance Against COVID-19, showcasing his commitment to community health through multidisciplinary efforts. For more information visit his personal website.
