jonathan.zhang@duke.edu
286 Rubenstein Hall
302 Towerview Road
Durham, NC 27708
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I am an Assistant Professor at Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University and Faculty Research Fellow at National Bureau of Economic Research. I am also affiliated with the US Veterans Affairs Office of Mental Health. Previously, I was on the faculty at McMaster University and a Postdoctoral Scholar at Princeton University. I received my PhD in Economics from Stanford University in 2020 and my BSc from UBC.

My research fields span health economics and public finance. I study the impacts of physician behavior, health policies, and safety net programs on well-being. Thematically, I am particularly interested in the areas of mental health and substance use.

I will be visiting the University of Copenhagen from August 1 - November 15, 2025.