Highlighted Publications




 

The study asks whether ransomware attacks on hospitals disrupt care and harm patients. Using a linked dataset of 74 hospital ransomware attacks (2016–2021) combined with Medicare claims, the authors examine changes in hospital operations and patient outcomes during the attacks. They find that hospital volume drops sharply in the first week: ER, inpatient, and outpatient visits fall by 17–24%, and Medicare revenue declines by 19–39%. Most importantly, patients already admitted

This study asked whether different trajectories of addictive screen use—specifically social media, mobile phone, and video game use—were...

This study asks whether the introduction of television reduced labor supply by increasing the value of leisure. Using Social Security...

The research explores whether rapid AI advancement should continue despite its potential existential risks. It examines economic models...