Welcome!

I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and a Research Associate at NBER.

I am an applied microeconomist with research areas of interests that lie at the intersection of public economics, health economics, and studies of poverty and inequality. My overall research agenda is to study the impediments to adequate health care delivery and health outcomes of underserved and vulnerable populations with the keen intent to understand how poverty and the legacy of wealth inequality have contributed to health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities. 

In addition to research and instructing, I am committed to mentoring students and promoting and nurturing diversity in the field of economics. Students interested in learning more about economics and possible resources, please visit the For Students page.

Contact: Jevay.Grooms at howard.edu

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Understanding the Role Race Plays in Economics

Below are three podcasts that feature three prominent Black economists in the United States. Each offers some context to the importance of diversity in the profession. The year 2020 has marked a nationwide effort to end systemic racism. Below are some thoughts on how it presents itself in Economics, how to help address it, and how we can include it in how we teach it within the profession.

Patent Racism
NPR - Planet Money with Professor Lisa Cook (June 12, 2020)
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For too long, economists have dodged the issue of racism and discrimination
NPR - Marketplace with Professor Bill Spriggs (Jun 18, 2020)
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How does race fit into intro econ courses?
NPR - Marketplace with Professor Gary Hoover (June 25, 2020)
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Poverty is the deprivation of opportunity. - Amartya Sen