Welcome!
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Howard University in Washington, D.C. and a NBER Faculty Research Fellow. I am currently on leave and am a Visiting Distinguished Faculty & Scholar at the University of Southern California in the Sol Price School of Public Policy.
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 or jg_278 at usc.edu
AEA Summer and Scholarship Programs
The Howard University Department of Economics will host the American Economic Association Summer Training and Scholarship Program from 2022 to 2025 in support of increasing the pipeline of underrepresented minority economists. (Please read the full article here)
Ideally, applicants would:
Be enrolled in or be a recent graduate of a degree-granting program at a college/university in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territory.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Have completed at least two years of undergraduate education.
Have a strong interest in pursuing a doctoral degree.
Apply here.
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.
Black women make up 1% of all PhDs in Economics granted to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, the Sadie Collective is actively trying to do something about this. Visit their page to learn more about their annual conference and ways to get involved to promote a more inclusive and supportive environment.
Poverty is the deprivation of opportunity. - Amartya Sen