Iris Marion Young defines structural injustice as a moral wrong, distinct from traditional conceptions of moral wrongs that are traceable to or can be attributed to specific actions, individuals, or policies. This kind of injus...

This thesis comprises three essays in health economics. Chapter 1, co-authored with Dr. Michel Grignon, examines how minimum wage increases affect access to employer-sponsored prescription drug insurance. Using cross-sectional data linked wit...

Coal mining accelerates the release of selenium (Se) into the environment, where it bioaccumulates through the food chain and increases human exposure. Se is an essential trace element, but Se deficiency and Se excess&#x...

While social media platforms have dramatically bolstered the ability of ordinary people to broadcast their views to large audiences, the dynamics of online communication have also had a stifling effect on public discourse. Due ...