Anne Case

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Anne Case is an American economist and professor emeritus of economics and public affairs at Princeton University. She is known for her research in the fields of health economics, development economics, and the economics of education.

Early Life and Education

Anne Case was born in the United States. She completed her undergraduate studies at Albion College and later earned her Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University.

Career

Anne Case has held various academic positions throughout her career. She joined the faculty at Princeton University where she became a professor of economics and public affairs. Her research has significantly contributed to the understanding of health disparities, the impact of economic policies on health outcomes, and the socio-economic determinants of health.

Research and Contributions

Anne Case is widely recognized for her work on the "deaths of despair" phenomenon, which refers to the rising mortality rates among middle-aged white Americans due to suicide, drug overdose, and alcohol-related liver disease. This research was conducted in collaboration with her husband, Angus Deaton, a Nobel Prize-winning economist.

Her work has also explored the impact of education on health outcomes, the role of social and economic policies in shaping health disparities, and the economic factors influencing child development and well-being.

Awards and Honors

Anne Case has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to the field of economics. She is a fellow of the Econometric Society and has been recognized by various academic and professional organizations for her research excellence.

Personal Life

Anne Case is married to Angus Deaton, with whom she frequently collaborates on research projects. They reside in Princeton, New Jersey.

Selected Publications

• Case, A., & Deaton, A. (2020). Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism. Princeton University Press.
• Case, A., & Deaton, A. (2015). Rising morbidity and mortality in midlife among white non-Hispanic Americans in the 21st century. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

See Also

• Health economics
• Development economics
• Education economics
• Angus Deaton