Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky's College of Public Health
PhD in Economics from the University of Florida (2006)

My research concentrates on empirical aspects of health economics. My main research interest involves the determinants of neonatal health outcomes. To this end, I have looked at the effects of Certificate of Need regulations and insurance mandates on maternal and infant health. I also have a couple of projects involving medical malpractice issues and physician behavior. However, I am interested in broader public policy type questions such as education and welfare. To that end, I have a couple papers that use the random variation in lottery winners to look at the effects of income shocks on financial well-being and marriage/divorce outcomes.

I teach Health Economics and Health Finance for MHA students in the College of Public Health. I have taught Quantative Methods and Public Economics in the past, as well as Game Theory when I was a grad student.

In my spare time, I chase after my daughter and wait for the day my son is big enough to chase after.

121 Washington Ave, Suite 101
College of Public Health
Lexington, KY 40536-0003

scott.hankins_AT_gmail.com
scott.hankins_AT_uky.edu