Center for South East Asian Studies

Sharon Maccini


Name: Sharon Maccini

Title(s):

  • Visiting Lecturer of Southeast Asian Buddhist Studies, (2005-2006)
  • Lecturer in Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy

Contact Information: smaccini@umich.edu

Website: http://www.fordschool.umich.edu/faculty_staff/person_display.php?personid=137

International Institute Affiliation(s):

  • CSEAS

Department Affiliation(s):

  • Public Health

Education Background: PhD, Harvard University

World Area(s) of Study/Interest:

  • Southeast Asian Studies

Research/Teaching Specialization: Economic analysis of public health in developing countries; Decentralization and local public finance in health sectors

Area/Int'l Course(s) Taught: Public Health in Developing Countries

Publications:

  • Under the Weather: Health, Schooling and Socioeconomic Consequences of Early-Life Rainfall. 2008. (Authored Book)
  • Do Local Public Funds Affect Child Health? Evidence from the Philippine Fiscal Devolution. Submitted for publication, 2007. (Authored Book)
  • The Impact of Public Resources on Infant Mortality Across Tiers of Local Government: Evidence from the Philippines. 2005. (Working Paper)